Hi! Fly Guy
By Tedd Arnold
The Story
A boy named Buzz searches for something to catch for the Amazing Pet Show, and a hungry fly follows a smell — and the two strike up a friendship no one expects.
Why It's Special
For the kid who roots for the underdog and can't resist a good gross-out laugh, this one turns an ordinary housefly into a genuine hero.
- Big idea: Friendship shows up in unexpected places, and it's worth defending even when nobody else believes in it.
- Vibes: Silly, quick, and warm, with a wink of rebellion against what a 'pet' is supposed to be.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy funny, offbeat animal stories
- are working on reading early chapter books independently
- like to root for the underdog
- respond well to short, punchy dialogue and speech bubbles
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Buzz decided to catch a fly for the Amazing Pet Show?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the fly felt when Buzz picked him instead of swatting him away?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever made friends with someone unexpected, like the fly and Buzz did?
- Imagination: If you could enter any animal in a pet show, which one would you pick and why?
- Character insight: What do you think makes Buzz and Fly Guy such good friends?
