Author: Jim Aylesworth
Artist: Stephen Gammell
Genre: Insects / Humor / Poetry / Family
Year Published:1992
Year Read: 2015
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
Source: Library
Content Warning: Ages 3+ (Some Bizarre Imagery)
Buy on: Amazon // Book Depository
So, this review will be special since the majority of this book is told
through rhyming. So I will give out my
thoughts on this book in a simple rhyming scheme!
Old Black Fly’s been buzzing around,
Buzzing around, buzzing around.
Old Black Fly’s been buzzing around,
And he’s had a very busy bad day.
He buzzed through the pie crust and bothered the baby,
He also bothered the dog and got in the honey,
He bothered the older sister and he bothered the cat,
Is he going to get it, well imagine that!
I really enjoyed this picture book,
It is definitely worth taking a look.
Jim Aylesworth’s
writing is witty and fun,
You will learn the alphabet once you are done.
The story is told through the alphabet,
Of the fly’s escapades, you can bet!
Imagine being bothered by a pesky fly,
Why I could just really up and die!
Stephen Gammell’s
artwork is simply creative and messy,
The images of the fly flying through everything, oh bless
me!
I loved the messy streak that the fly leaves behind,
In his chaotic rampage through the house that puts you in a
bind!
The characters look so crazy, it is insane!
The colorings of the artwork will flow in your brain!
So go and pick up “Old
Black Fly,”
It is truly fantastic, I will not lie!
If you are a fan of the weird and crazy,
Then this book is right up your alley!
Recommended for children ages three and up,
This book is harmless as a little pup!
* 1993 Minnesota Book Award for Younger Children
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