I Spy Fly Guy!

A boy and his pet fly play hide-and-seek, but when Fly Guy hides in the garbage can, the garbage truck hauls him off to the dump — where zillions of flies look just like him.

For the kid who's mid-obsession with hide-and-seek and thinks bugs are more friend than pest, Buzz's frantic search for Fly Guy hits exactly right.

• Big idea: Even in a crowd that looks all the same, a true friend is worth searching for.
• Vibes: Silly, fast-paced, and a little suspenseful — funny rather than scary.

• enjoy funny animal (and bug) stories
• are working on reading early chapter or easy-reader books independently
• like to play hide-and-seek themselves
• respond well to a story with real worry and a satisfying search

• Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Fly Guy chose the garbage can as his hiding spot?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Buzz felt when he realized the garbage truck had driven away with Fly Guy inside?
• Imagination: If you were Buzz, how would you try to find Fly Guy among zillions of other flies at the dump?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever lost track of a friend during a game? What did you do?