February 18, 2024

It Takes A Village  As a single dad, Chad Hanstedt spent a lot of time reading to his daughter, which likely influenced him even thinking about writing for children. Yet, he knew he couldn’t do it alone.  This African proverb – “It takes a village to raise a child –   rings true for the […]

Stanky and Cece are real! They’re not just characters in a book.  Co-creator Chad Hanstedt owns Stanky, a formerly run-down jeep, which he “crafted” with various parts from several models of jeeps. Cece was brought home as a foster by his daughter Olivia, and well, it was a failed experiment.  Over time, Chad began thinking

Welcome to Stanky & Cece Adventures! Did you know you can help your children build confidence and make healthy decisions through the adventures of Stanky & Cece, a jammin’ jeep and a playful pup? Stanky and Cece are on a mission to assist children in developing their inner compasses, choose what values are important to