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Shoo, Fly Guy! Library Binding – September 1, 2006

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The third book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Each book in the series has a different fun foil cover!

Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. He gets shooed away from a hamburger, a pizza, a dog's bones, and even roadkill--leaving readers to guess what Fly Guy's favorite oozy, lumpy, smelly, and brown food could possibly be! Why, it's shoo-fly pie, of course!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. With an eye-catching holographic foil cover, this is the third in a series of four books.
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Book length 32 pages 40 pages 528 pages 336 pages 400 pages
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Tedd Arnold is the author and illustrator of the bestselling Fly Guy series and the illustrator of more than 60 books, including DETECTIVE BLUE. He has received Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors for HI! FLY GUY and I SPY FLY GUY! Tedd lives with his wife, Carol, in upstate New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Turtleback Books; Turtleback School & Library ed. edition (September 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Library Binding ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0738383333
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0738383330
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 410L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches
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Born in Elmira, New York, Tedd grew up in a family of six with three brothers. His family lived on a farm in Pennsylvania for several years then returned to Elmira until Tedd was ten years old. His father's work then required that they move to Gainesville, Florida. There, Tedd's first art lessons in an abandoned dentist's office over the Happy Hour pool hall eventually led to a fine arts degree from the University of Florida. He and his wife, Carol, started their family in Tallahassee where Tedd worked as a commercial illustrator. Their first son, Walter, inspired his breakthrough picture book, No Jumping on the Bed! His second son, William, stars in No More Water in the Tub!, a sequel to his first book. He has now published more than 100 books as author and illustrator. When not working on his books, Tedd's interests include sketching, reading, travel and building things--like a garden shed and a tree house. He says, "The inspiration to begin writing and illustrating for children came from my wife, Carol. As a kindergarten teacher, she collected picture books. I was attracted to their colorful pages and the way the words and pictures played with each other, much like the captioned cartoons I had drawn when I was young. I love hearing from my readers! Kids keep me on my toes and they ask a lot of questions. The number one question seems to be, 'Where do you get your ideas?' It's also the hardest question to answer because every idea is different. Some ideas seem to pop out of thin air--while I'm driving down the road or taking a walk. Others come from reading or research. But most of my early ideas came from our boys and the things they would do and say. For instance, one time when our first son, Walter, was five years old, I found him lying on the couch, looking pale as a ghost and clutching a Bible to his chest. He was praying! When I asked what was wrong, he wouldn't answer. In fact, he wouldn't even open his mouth. My wife, Carol, finally coaxed a response from him: he pointed inside his mouth. Carol exclaimed, 'You have a loose tooth!' Walter's eyes nearly popped out with fright. We quickly assured him that it was perfectly okay for his tooth to come loose and that a new one would replace it. But Carol and I looked at each other and realized that despite all our efforts to be good parents, we had somehow completely forgotten to warn Walter that teeth fall out! He had thought he was falling apart! I made a little note in my journal; then ten years later, I expanded that memory into my book Parts." Tedd's current Fly Guy series has twice received the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor and is approaching 20 books. He is also co-author and illustrator of a new series featuring the Noodleheads, Mac and Mac, also the recipient of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor. Tedd Arnold now lives beside a lake near Gainesville, Florida, with his wife, Carol, and their two cats, Lou and Kitty-doo.

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Customers find the book entertaining and fun to read. They appreciate the vibrant illustrations that bring the characters to life with expressive faces. The book is recommended for children ages 5-6, providing age-appropriate scientific details. The engaging storyline keeps young readers interested from beginning to end.

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Customers appreciate the book series. They find it a great choice for beginning readers, educational, and delightful. The series is silly enough to keep boys interested and is an alternative to traditional Dr. Seuss-type books.

"...It's an excellent tool for early literacy development. In conclusion, "Shoo, Fly Guy!"..." Read more

"...A great alternative to the traditional Dr. Seuss-type books. The print is large and clear and the story keeps the young ones interested...." Read more

"...whenever he wants to read a funny book, and this series sure fits the bill!..." Read more

"...He has struggled with wanting to read so finding these books was amazing. He reads them to his little sister or on his own or to me...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's entertainment value. They find it fun to read, entertaining for children and adults alike. The grandchildren love the Fly Guy books.

"...to basic phonics, sight words, and simple sentence structures in a fun and engaging way...." Read more

"...of all the sloppy edibles that attract Fly Guy, and that's funny and fun...." Read more

"...The pictures are so bright and fun and the reading is fun too." Read more

"The book was fun but it was too short. Maybe he needs a higher level book. A little more challenging." Read more

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Customers enjoy the illustrations in this book. They find the characters engaging with expressive faces and energetic styles. The simple text and illustrations complement each other well, keeping young readers interested. The large print and clear wording also help keep their attention.

"...The combination of simple text and engaging illustrations creates a perfect balance, allowing early readers to follow along independently or enjoy..." Read more

"...The colorful illustrations are very appealing. It's quite an accomplishment to make an ugly hairy bug-eyed fly look expressive and cute...." Read more

"...The print is large and clear and the story keeps the young ones interested. This one is my son's favorite and helped get him going in first grade...." Read more

"...but Tedd Arnold has impressed me with his creative and imaginative writing style, who can keep the interest of my little boy through the entire..." Read more

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Customers find the book suitable for young readers. They say it helps develop reading skills and provides age-appropriate scientific details. The series is especially helpful for boys, allowing them to follow along independently or enjoy the story with their parents.

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Customers enjoy the engaging storyline and lovable characters in this children's book series. They find the wording large and clear, keeping young readers interested from beginning to end. The stories introduce basic phonics, sight words, and simple sentence structures in a fun way that sparks conversations and encourages children to let their imaginations soar.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2023
    Shoo, Fly Guy!" is an absolute delight! This children's book has an engaging storyline, lovable characters, and humorous escapades that kept my little one captivated from beginning to end.

    From the moment we opened the book, Fly Guy quickly won our hearts with his charm and mischievous personality. Tedd Arnold's illustrations are vibrant and engaging, bringing the characters to life with their expressive faces and energetic style.

    The story takes us on a hilarious journey as Buzz tries to teach Fly Guy new tricks, with the unexpected addition of a pesky flyswatter. The combination of simple text and engaging illustrations creates a perfect balance, allowing early readers to follow along independently or enjoy the story with the help of a parent or caregiver.

    What truly makes "Shoo, Fly Guy!" stand out is its ability to entertain both children and adults alike. The clever humor and unexpected twists had us laughing out loud, making it a joy to read together. It's the kind of book that sparks conversations and encourages children to let their imaginations soar.

    I appreciate the underlying messages of friendship and acceptance woven into the story. Buzz's unwavering love for Fly Guy, despite his quirky and unconventional traits, teaches children the value of embracing differences and celebrating individuality.

    As a parent, I also appreciate the educational value of this book. It introduces young readers to basic phonics, sight words, and simple sentence structures in a fun and engaging way. It's an excellent tool for early literacy development.

    In conclusion, "Shoo, Fly Guy!" is a must-have addition to any children's bookshelf. Its engaging storyline, lovable characters, and humorous moments make it a timeless classic that will be cherished for years to come. I highly recommend this book to parents, educators, and young readers who are looking for an entertaining and educational adventure with Fly Guy!

    Disclaimer: I purchased this book for my child's enjoyment, and it has quickly become a favorite in our household. This review reflects our genuine experience and appreciation for the book's quality and entertainment value.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
    This story was recommended by our kid’s school, so we bought it and we are glad we did. My kid, who is 7 years old, and even us learned a lot about insects from this book. It provide great scientific details that are age appropriate. They also provide definition of new and scientific terms and how to pronounce them. We are going to buy more and yes, we recommend it to other parents.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2016
    The small boys in my family seem to have an endless capacity to read the Fly Guy books over and over. They have certain passages memorized, and they put a lot of feeling into reproducing Fly Guy's buzzy vocabulary. The colorful illustrations are very appealing. It's quite an accomplishment to make an ugly hairy bug-eyed fly look expressive and cute.

    All the Fly Guy Books are clever. This one is a veritable catalog of all the sloppy edibles that attract Fly Guy, and that's funny and fun. Naturally the humans trying to eat their burgers and pizzas say "Shoo Fly!" All except Buzz, who's always willing to share...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023
    My son loves these books. Great quality
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2014
    The Fly Guy series are a great first reader collection. A great alternative to the traditional Dr. Seuss-type books. The print is large and clear and the story keeps the young ones interested. This one is my son's favorite and helped get him going in first grade. Now my daughter enjoys them too!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2014
    So Cute! We do serious reading, but I like to have some quality "fun books" on hand for my little boy for sheer entertainment whenever he wants to read a funny book, and this series sure fits the bill! It's hard to find a few "quality--more than just fluff" books, but Tedd Arnold has impressed me with his creative and imaginative writing style, who can keep the interest of my little boy through the entire book (no cinderella/prince charming/royal/white horse/unrealistic stories are allowed in our house, so its been tough to find quality books with a strong male lead).
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2013
    My son is in 1st grade and loves these books. He has struggled with wanting to read so finding these books was amazing. He reads them to his little sister or on his own or to me. The pictures are so bright and fun and the reading is fun too.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014
    I ordered this for my beginning-to-read grandson and he loved it. In fact, he brought the book to our house, with the Fly Guy stuffed animal I bought at the same time, and read us the whole story while acting it out with the toy! It was delightful. He then went to the list of other Fly Guy books and told us which of the remaining ones he wanted - pretty much all of them! This is a wonderful series, especially for boys.
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  • JustaMoM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2016
    A favourite story that the 3 kids have read over and over. Good quality, fun pictures.
  • Carol Lee Townsend
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2017
    my grandkids loved this book when they were little!
  • KATHY
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good kids book!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2013
    Bought a few of these Fly Guy books - my 6 yr old grandson loves them. Great book to read with the little ones!
  • Mommy09
    3.0 out of 5 stars Average book
    Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2014
    My son has several Fly Guy books. The story line in this one isn't as interesting as some of the other ones. It is better for early readers because there is some repetition in phrasing.