A Fly Went by

Written by Mike McClintock · Illustrated by Fritz Siebel

Part of the I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

A fly's frantic flight sparks a wild chase. Who's behind the chaos?

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65 pages· 1,544 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· 430L

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Bookroo's summary

A young boy spots a frantic fly and wonders where it's headed. This simple question ignites a whimsical chase involving a frog, a cat, a dog, and more. As the menagerie grows, so does the mystery: who or what is causing all the commotion? 'A Fly Went By' invites young readers into a lively pursuit filled with humor and surprises. With its engaging rhythm and vibrant illustrations, this tale promises to captivate and entertain, leaving children eager to discover the source of the fuss.

From the publisher

Back in 1957, Theodor Geisel responded to an article in Life magazine that lamented the use of boring reading primers in schools. Using the pseudonym of “Dr. Seuss” (Seuss was Geisel’s middle name) and only two hundred twenty-three words, Geisel created a replacement for those dull primers: “The Cat in the Hat.” The instant success of the book prompted Geisel and his wife to found Beginner Books, and Geisel wrote many popular books in this series, including “Hop on Pop, “ “Fox in Socks, “ and “Green Eggs and Ham.” Other favorite titles in this series are “Go, Dog, Go!” and “Are You My Mother?” by P. D. Eastman, “A Fly Went By, “ by Mike McClintock, and “Put Me in the Zoo, “ by Robert Lopshire. These affordable hardcover books combine large print, easy vocabulary, and large, bright illustrations in stories kids will want to read again and again. Grades 1 - Grades 2.

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