June 1, 2008
K-Gr 2-In this easy reader, Buzz asks permission to take Fly Guy on their family vacation, and Mom says, "He's too little]. He might get lost." But the illustration shows Dad closing the trunk with the pet inside, so Fly Guy accompanies them to the beach, art museum, and amusement park. Short chapters state the day's itinerary: "They drove to the beach." Activity is depicted in wonderful wordless illustrations, such as Fly Guy riding a wave in a clam shell, kissing a Mona Lisa look-alike at the museum, and helping to lead the way home. Arnold masterfully infuses funny, expressive cartoon illustrations with actions that further the plot, minimizing the burden of decoding for emerging readers and maximizing their ability to engage in a fun and satisfying story."Laura Scott, Farmington Community Library, MI"
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July 1, 2008
This fifth series installment finds Buzz, his parents, and his pet fly, Fly Guy, taking a road trip. Though the parents are continually worried that Fly Guy will get lost, they're the ones who need help navigating their way home. Bright, exaggerated, squiggly-lined illustrations add even more humor to the already very silly story.
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