Fly Guy's Amazing Tricks (Fly Guy #14) (14)

From School Library Journal Gr 1–2—Fly Guy continues to entertain with his ever-growing repertoire of skills and tricks. Here, he learns to do the backstroke in a birdbath, zoom in rapid circles around people's heads called "The Dizzy Doozie," and hang upside down from people's nostrils in a feat called "The Big Booger." When Fly Guy and his friend Buzz take the tricks to the dinner table, chaos ensues, but it's all good practice for when Buzz is confronted by a bully. Little does Buzz's tormentor know that Fly Guy has learned to use these tricks on hearing the word "Now." When the menacing kid demands a response from Buzz "NOW!," Fly Guy goes into action, resulting in a very funny and satisfying comeuppance. Arnold's distinctive and expressive black-dotted, ball-eyed characters and occasional plays on words will keep young readers smiling and rooting for this duo.—Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID Praise for HI! FLY GUY"Readers drawn by the flashy foil cover will stick around to applaud this unusually capable critter." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLYPraise for FLY HIGH, FLY GUY!"A shoo-in for kids who prefer their beginning readers funny and action-packed." --KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for RIDE, FLY GUY, RIDE!"Clear type, bright white space, and careful word choice make this a must-read for children ready for books a little more challenging than Elephant and Piggie." --KIRKUS REVIEWS Tedd Arnold is the bestselling author and illustrator of the Fly Guy (Zig Zag et Zazie) series, Green Wilma , Parts , and other popular picture books. He is also the illustrator of Detective Blue. He has received Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors for Hi! Fly Guy (Salut Zig Zag!) and I Spy Fly Guy! (Où es-tu Zig Zag?). Tedd lives with his wife, Carol, in Florida. Read more