Yeah! Aha! Whoo, oh yeah!
Whoa, it’s Stanley!
Do you know a guy who’ll talk to a kangaroo? (Hi there!)
Who’s always ready to learn about something new? (Wow!)
Whose favorite book has all the animals you can wish?
Who’s proud to say his best friend is a fish?
That’s right, it’s my man Stanley!
Oh yeah, it’s my man Stanley!
Welcome to Stanley’s world, it’s Stanley!
Come help him figure out
What life is all about, yeah man!
Who takes a swim with dolphins? (It’s Stanley!)
Laughs with a lion too? (It’s Stanley! Cool!)
No problem Stan can’t solve
If solving it involves
Having a friend like you!
Having a friend like you!
It’s Stanley! It’s Stanley!
With a friend like you!
It’s Stanley! There’s Stanley!
It’s Stanley, whoo!
The Great Big Book Opening
The Field Guide: Easy Breakdown
Stanley is a classic Playhouse Disney animated series based on the books by Andrew Griff. It follows a young boy named Stanley Griff who has a massive imagination and an even bigger passion for animals. Along with his talking goldfish, Dennis, Stanley explores the animal kingdom to solve everyday problems.
The theme song is an upbeat, catchy introduction to Stanley’s lifestyle. It introduces the show’s most famous element: The Great Big Book of Everything. This magical book contains information on every animal imaginable, allowing Stanley and his friends to “shrink” down and enter the book to see the animals in their natural habitats.
The show was praised for its educational value, teaching preschoolers about different species, habitats, and social lessons. Dennis the Goldfish often served as the “voice of reason” (and the one who sang the catchy “Great Big Book of Everything” song later in each episode), helping Stanley navigate his big adventures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Great Big Book of Everything”?
It is an encyclopedic book that Stanley uses to learn about animals. In the show, the book is often depicted as having infinite pages and the ability to transport Stanley into its illustrations.
Who are Stanley’s other pets?
Besides Dennis the Goldfish, Stanley also has a dog named Harry and a cat named Elsie, though they don’t talk like Dennis does.
Who voiced Stanley?
Stanley was voiced by Jessica D. Stone, and Dennis the Goldfish was voiced by Charles Shaughnessy (famous for his role in “The Nanny”).
