Flat Stanley comes to town

 

[This post is dedicated to Jared]

Flat Stanley arrived in Philadelphia on Thursday. Aunty Tamar was so excited. She took him out of the large envelope and waited for Uncle Tom to come home from work. When he walked in the house and before he had time to say "Hi," or "Hello," Tamar said, "Hey, look who has come for a visit!" Uncle Tom smiled and smiled. "What a perfect time for a visit," he said, "We can show Flat Stanley Philadelphia city and especially the Liberty Bell.

Aunty Tamar and Uncle Tom woke up on Sunday morning and looked outside anxiously. They were hoping for a sunny day so that Flat Stanley would enjoy his visit. The sun was shining and so after a cup of coffee or two they piled into the car and set out for downtown Philadelphia.

On the way, they stopped to see the Schuylkill River. Uncle Tom loves that river! And he especially loves all the boats that row up and down it.

As they drove down Kelly Drive from the Art Museum, Flat Stanley looked out the window to see the buildings of the city. "The tall tower in the distance is Philadelphia's City Hall," explained Uncle Tom.

They also had a good look at some beautiful fountains on the way.

When they all arrived downtown Philadelphia, Aunty Tamar slipped Flat Stanley into a pocket of her purse so that he could peek out and be safe at the same time ...

... until they came to Independence Hall and the statue of Benjamin Franklin. My oh my! Flat Stanley jumped right out of the purse in his excitement to see such a famous old building.

And now, after all this they finally arrived at the entrance to the site of the Liberty Bell. Uncle Tom, Aunty Tamar and Flat Stanley.

Everyone stood back and ...

... smiled to see that Flat Stanley was in town coming to visit the famous Liberty Bell.

Even Ed Welch, the Constitution Center security guard was pleased to see him. Ed said to Aunty Tamar and Uncle Tom: "Here, would you like me to hold Flat Stanley right next to the bell?"

Aunty Tamar was so surprised. She had not realized that so many people knew who Flat Stanley was. "My goodness," she exclaimed to Uncle Tom, "Flat Stanley" is famous too!"

After their visit to Constitution Center everyone was tired and thirsty. They stopped by a hot dog stand to buy some water.

And then on to Ben Franklin's neighborhood for a walk through.

By now, Uncle Tom, Aunty Tamar and Flat Stanley were tired. Time to go.

Flat Stanley sat on Uncle Tom's lap as they drove home.

A good day was had by all.

Comments

[savtadotty]

I love Flat Stanley. Would he like to visit Tel Aviv?

[kimbofo]

Hee, hee. Flat Stanley paid a visit to Melbourne when we were there - he had been hiding in my brother-in-law's suitcase. My BIL is a resident of New York. Flat Stanley sure gets around. I'll have to dig out the pics and stick on my blog.

[mary]

Delightful, just delightful. Thank you, Tamar.

*Smiling broadly*

[Claude]

Thanks for letting me visit Philadelphia with Flat Stanley! Loved it :)

[Adriana Bliss]

Ha! I love this post - perfectly smile-provoking. :)

[Randy Jacobson]

Oh , I do wish I were flat Stanley! What a marvelous adventure for 'flat'. Thanks so much (from Jared's dad).

[Joel Sax]

I wonder if Flat Stanley will ever cross paths with Flat Trevor?

[Tamar]

Hey, hello Jared's Dad! Wink, wink, nudge, nudge. Believe me, you were very much with all three of us that day ... in so many ways!

Joel, I wonder who is Flat Trevor? Dare I ask?

kimbofo, I will be looking for F.S's Australian adventures on your blog anytime soon ...

Mary, Claude, Adriana, thanks so much!

Yes, savtadotty, F.S. would love Tel Aviv. He is just such a fun-loving and curious chap, you see.

[fp]

Great narrative! That Flat Stanley tells a good story, albeit in the third person.

[Tamar]

Yes, he is quite an intelligent fellow - albeit ... !