Hi, Fly Guy!

Name: Hi, Fly Guy!
ISBN: 9780545666459

by Tedd Arnold

Buzz is looking for a pet for The Amazing Pet Show, and he finds Fly Guy, a fly so smart he can say Buzz's name. Together, they form an unforgettable friendship and prove that even a fly can be a fant

About This Book

Hi, Fly Guy! introduces readers to Buzz, a boy searching for a pet, and Fly Guy, a fly who can speak Buzz's name. This Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book charmingly explores their unique friendship as Fly Guy helps Buzz win The Amazing Pet Show. It's a fantastic choice for early readers, featuring simple, repetitive text and engaging, humorous illustrations that support vocabulary building and reading comprehension. Parents will appreciate the gentle themes of acceptance, friendship, and celebrating what makes us unique, all wrapped in a genuinely funny story.

Meet Fly Guy! Is he a pest, or is he a pet? A Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book!"A fly was flying. He was looking for something to eat--something tasty, something slimy. A boy was walking. He was looking for something to catch--something smart, something for The Amazing Pet Show."In the first book in the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series, a boy and a fly meet and form a beautiful friendship. In his signature style, Tedd Arnold delivers a fun, wacky story about a fly who's so smart that he can say a boy's name (Buzz!), win an award, and be Buzz's good friend.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Joy & Gratitude Empathy & Kindness Curiosity & Wonder Loneliness & Belonging Making Friends Being Different Bugs & Insects Animals Friendship & Social School Life

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Discussion Prompts

What makes Fly Guy a good pet, even though he's a fly?

Have you ever made friends with someone unexpected? What was it like?

What do you think makes a good friend?

If you were in The Amazing Pet Show, what kind of pet would you bring and why?

How does Buzz feel when people don't think Fly Guy is a good pet?

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