Books like Hi, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold
When Buzz captures a fly for The Amazing Pet Show, the judges and his parents insist that a fly cannot be a pet. With humor and heart, the tiny creature, dubbed Fly Guy, demonstrates that even insects can earn love and respect in our families and communities.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Tedd Arnold
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