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A Fly Went by (Beginner Books(R)) Hardcover – Picture Book, September 12, 1958

by Mike McClintock (Author), Fritz Siebel (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,229 ratings
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A fly is followed by a menagerie of characters in this humorous cumulative tale.

When a young boy sees a frantic fly buzzing past, he asks where the fly is headed—and with that, a chase begins. The fly and the frog, the cat and the dog, the pig and the cow, the fox and the hunter . . . who is causing all the fuss? A Fly Went By will have young readers buzzing with excitement!

Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

"The writing is merry and the pictures are real fun. Recommended." —School Library Journal.
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  1. Reading age
    1 - 5 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    72 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    430L
  6. Dimensions
    6.75 x 0.39 x 9.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Random House Books for Young Readers
  8. Publication date
    September 12, 1958
  9. ISBN-10
    0394800036
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0394800035
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"The writing is merry and the pictures are real fun. Recommended."--School Library Journal.  

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Illus. in color. A fly goes by, followed by a frog, who's chased by a cat, who's chased by a dog and a host of other frantic characters, in a humorous cumulative tale.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House Books for Young Readers (September 12, 1958)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394800036
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394800035
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 430L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.39 x 9.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,229 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Good book but had a actual bug in it 😳
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Good book but had a actual bug in it 😳
Good book, but as I was reading it there was a real squished bug inside on one of the pages. Kinda gross!
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Marlon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2023
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Saw this book on Tiktok and really loved how it was presented. I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Artwork was pretty good. I would recommend as a gift for any child.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for kids
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
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The kids love this book. They love the cadence, the rhyming and the pictures. An easy short read before bedtime.
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Grandmama
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Classic
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I read this book as a child and to my children. I was with my 3-year-old grandson and read it over and over again. There is so much in this adorable illustrated book about sequence and memory. What a surprise ending!
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Carol
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book for a preK boy
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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I bought this to add to his Easter presents. He loves books and this will be a big hit. It’s creative and the illustrations are wonderful
I also got him summer batman pajamas and a dinosaur color forms set. We will make bunny cookies too.
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Honora
5.0 out of 5 stars An old family friend, passed on to the next generation
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2024
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My brother was given this book 60 years ago, and pretty much memorized it. He can still recite it. We got a copy for our great-nephew for Christmas. I hope he will love it enough to memorize it.
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Taylor Roe
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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Book came in perfect condition with now smoothed or bent corners. We love reading this classic to our son just like our parents used to read to us!

Warning: contains a hunter with a gun and uses the word kill
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Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars Jumping to conclusions
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024
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This book shows the importance of getting facts and not pre-judging because of our fears
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect book for toddler and parents
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2023
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fun, quick-moving, and surprisingly moving. i loved this as a kid, and I love it as a parent.
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Michael bellsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2022
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This was my favourite book as a three or four-year-old so much so that I think my mother hit it for a little while, my first grandson is due any day and I have already bought this book anticipating that he will love it as much as I did
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5.0 out of 5 stars as described arrived promptly
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2023
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given as a gift with a special meaning and was more than appreciated
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in India on January 10, 2018
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My 3 year old had read this book earlier and was absolutely elated when t arrived. Has readyit 5 times already and it's not even been 24 hrs. Love the book, the story and the way it is written.
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Carmen Baudi
5.0 out of 5 stars alles ok
Reviewed in Germany on November 5, 2014
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Alles verlief problemlos und zeitgemäß. Die Ware kam, wie gekauft im korrekten Zeitverlauf. Es gab keinerlei Abweichungen von Abbildung, Preis oder Konditionen.
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Ellen Mann
5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure from my kids’ childhood to be read to their kids now
Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2022
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This was my kids’ favourite book. My mom read it to them over and over… and now it will be read to our grandkids too.
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