Hi! Fly Guy



Last updated Sunday, January 31, 2021

Author: Tedd Arnold
Date of Publication: 2005
ISBN: 0439639034
Grade Level: 1st    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Jan. 2021

Synopsis: "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." The boy and fly meet and so begins a beautiful friendship. Er, and so begins a very funny friendship.

Note to readers:
•  This is a FUN book - lots of surprises

Discussion topics for before reading:
•  Have you ever tried to do something DIFFERENT, or something new?
•  Did you want to try hard to join a new activity?

Vocabulary

•  Pest: this word has 2 meanings --1. an insect, 2. an annoying person
•  Contest: This word means something you join to win a prize

Discussion topics for during/after reading:
•  What would you like to bring to a pet contest?

Craft ideas:
•  We can all draw any pet to bring to a contest
•  AND...LOOK at Buzz's pet flying around with a smile because he made a new friend!
•  Check our craft ideas on Pinterest!
https://www.pinterest.com/readingtokids/january-2021-mysteries-new-adventures/

Special activities:
•  Who can act lika pet and we can guess...woof...quack...meow

*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions. You can use them, but you don't have to use them. You can expand upon them, or add your own twist. Remember, though, that the focus of your time should not be on the development and execution of a craft; the focus should be on the read-aloud and the enjoyment of the book!