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Tedd Arnold Books
Tedd is renowned for his distinctive picture books, often drawing from his own experiences and observations of the world around him. His work is characterized by a playful spirit and gentle humor that appeals to both children and adults. Tedd strives to make his characters feel authentic and his stories resonate with young readers. Through his books, he shares the joy of discovery and encourages the imagination of his audience.






More Parts
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Creativity is key for a kid navigating the challenges of growing up while trying to keep all their body parts intact. The story explores humorous and imaginative solutions to everyday problems, such as using a pillow to protect a fragile heart or gluing on gloves to secure hands. With a playful tone, it encourages kids to think outside the box while addressing the ups and downs of childhood in a lighthearted manner.
Parts
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The young narrator has discovered a disturbing trend: There's fuzz in his belly button his toes are peeling and something just fell out of his nose. The last straw is a loose tooth, which convinces him of the awful truth his parts are coming unglued!Parts deals with a subject of deepest interest to every young child: the stuff our bodies shed.
Tedd Arnold's hilarious HI! FLY GUY, originally published in 2005, is now available in paperback with foil on the cover!Boy and fly meet and so begins a beautiful friendship. Er, and so begins a very funny friendship. Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. This book is a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book!
The third book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his fly! Each book in the series has a different fun foil cover!Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. He gets shooed away from a hamburger, a pizza, a dog's bones, and even roadkill--leaving readers to guess what Fly Guy's favorite oozy, lumpy, smelly, and brown food could possibly be! Why, it's shoo-fly pie, of course!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author/illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. With an eye-catching holographic foil cover, this is the third in a series of four books.
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The fourth book in a humorous, easy-to-read series about a boy and his pet fly! Each book in the series has a fun foil cover!Buzz is visiting Grandma, and Fly Guy comes along for the ride. Oops! Grandma swallows Fly Guy, then a spider, then a bird, then a cat, then a dog. . . .She's about to swallow a horse, when Fly Guy shouts: "BUZZZ!" Buzz is starting to worry, but there is nothing Fly Guy can't handle! He flies out, and all the critters follow. And everybody parties!
Fly Guy and Fly Girl: Friendly Frenzy
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Fly Guy and Fly Girl have a scary SURPRIZZZE in the park!Buzz and Fly Guy see Liz and Fly Girl in the park. Up in a tree, they meet a boy named Carlos, who introduces them to his pet lizard, Annie. But where have Fly Guy and Fly Girl gone...?Featuring an appealing story and fun illustrations, Tedd Arnold's bestselling Fly Guy series is a perfect fit for beginning readers.
Fly Guy visits the school cafeteria and gets the lunch lady fired.
I Spy Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #7)
Volume 7
The story follows Fly Guy and Buzz as they engage in a game of hide-and-seek. Fly Guy chooses to hide in a garbage can, but things take a turn when the garbageman drives off with him. Buzz embarks on an adventure to the dump, where he encounters countless flies in search of his friend. The vibrant full-color illustrations enhance the excitement of this playful tale.
The narrative follows a nervous hero from previous works while exploring over 100 humorous body-part idioms. With its clever and wacky illustrations, the book promises to keep kids entertained and laughing throughout. It's a vibrant and engaging read that combines humor and creativity in a fun way.
Determined to defy the coach's belief that flies can't play football, Fly Guy and his friend Buzz embark on a humorous adventure. Young readers will enjoy the engaging, simple text paired with vibrant illustrations that depict Fly Guy's attempts to kick a football, catch a pass, and tackle Buzz. This playful story encourages creativity and perseverance, making it a delightful read for new readers.
In this delightful children's story, Buzz and his friend Fly Guy engage in a game of Hide and Seek. Fly Guy's exceptional hiding skills present a challenge for Buzz, who struggles to locate his best pal. The playful narrative highlights themes of friendship and fun, making it an engaging read for young children as they follow Buzz's quest to find Fly Guy.
A school trip to a flyswatter factory takes a wild turn when Fly Guy's presence triggers a robotic flyswatter, leading to a comical escape. The chaos unfolds as Fly Guy creates a ruckus, ultimately resulting in the factory halting its tours. The students embrace the mishap by transforming their free flyswatters into art, celebrating an unforgettable field trip filled with laughter and creativity.
Buzz Boy and Fly Guy (Fly Guy #9), Volume 9
- 28 pages
- 1 hour of reading
A superhero adventure in Tedd Arnold's bestselling FLY GUY series!The excitement is jam-packed in Fly Guy's newest episode which features a comic book within the story. Buzz and Fly Guy are superheroes! The dynamic duo must battle a fiery dragon and a band of pirates. Will Fly Guy and Buzz Boy defeat their enemies and save their home? Find out in this ama-zzzing early chapter book.
Fly High, Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #5): Volume 5
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The fifth book in an award-winning, easy-to-read series about a boy and his pet fly, each book in the series has a fun foil cover!Mom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip. They're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for the ride! First, Fly Guy gets lost at the picnic site--but he shows up in the garbage can. Then he gets lost at the art museum, but he shows up as part of a modern painting. At the beach, he turns up in a shell, and at the amusement park, on Buzz's hot dog (yuck!). Zany illustrations and easy-to-read text make this a fun reading adventure for the beginner. The first book in the Fly Guy series is a Theodor Geisel honor book.
Fly Guy Presents: Scary Creatures!
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Join Buzz and Fly Guy as they learn about some of the creepiest and most amazing animals to ever inhabit the earth! This compilation of Fly Guy Presents titles includes five fantastic Sharks, Dinosaurs, Insects, Bats , and Snakes . Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers in the kid-favorite Fly Guy Presents series. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout.
There's a Fly Guy in My Soup
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
When Fly Guy is not allowed in the restaurant with Buzz's family he follows his nose and ends up in the soup. Full color.
Fly Guy Presents: Insects
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
During a nature walk, Fly Guy and Buzz learn all about the different types of insects, their life cycles, what they eat, and which ones are dangerous to humans.
FLY GUY PRESENTS POLICE OFFICERS
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Fly Guy and Buzz visit a police station and learn about police officers and what they do.
Fly Guy Presents: Weird Animals
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Fly Guy is buzzing to learn all about the world's weirdest animals! While on a field trip to the zoo, Buzz and Fly Guy discover the world is filled with weird and unusual animals! From blobfish to naked mole rats, there's plenty for the best friends to explore. Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers in the next book in the kid-favorite Fly Guy Presents series. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout. And the front cover features eye-catching holographic foil!
The New York Times-bestselling Fly Guy series goes on an action-packed adventure by boat, train, plane, and beyond Dad takes Fly Guy and Buzz for a car ride, but in a funny and wacky turn of events, Fly Guy is blown out of the car window and into a passing truck, where he lands in the driver's mouth The driver spits him out, and Fly Guy tumbles onto a boat. Fly Guy then winds up on a circus train with an elephant and then an airplane ... and he just misses taking off with a rocket ship This easy-to-read adventure concludes with Buzz, Dad, and Fly Guy returning home on a bike. Fly Guy loves RIDEZZZ
Fly Guy has learned a lot of new tricks, but when he shows off at dinner time he and Buzz get into trouble--though later they prove useful.
A Pet for Fly Guy
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
The story features Buzz's quest to help Fly Guy choose the perfect pet, filled with zany humor and colorful illustrations. As they explore various options, the delightful antics and playful interactions highlight the fun of friendship and the joy of finding the right companion. This picture book promises to engage young readers with its lively narrative and charming visuals.
Fly Guy and the Frankenfly (Fly Guy #13)
- 30 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Buzz has a nightmare that his best friend Fly Guy has created a gigantic Frankenfly monster.
Prince Fly Guy (Fly Guy #15)
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Buzz is writing a fairy tale for homework, and Fly Guy naturally assumes the role of a handsome prince, who fends off a giant and rescues a beautiful princess.
Fly Guy's Big Family (Fly Guy #17)
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Fly Guy misses his family, so Buzz invites them to a surprise party and his mother, father, and thousands of brothers and cousins show up--Fly Guy is delighted but Buzz's parents are not pleased.
Fly Guy and the Alienzz (Fly Guy #18)
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
A hysterical, action-packed outer space adventure for Fly Guy and Buzz in the New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series.
Fly Guy Presents: Dogs
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Exploring the world of dogs, Buzz and Fly Guy discover various breeds, famous canines, and the roles of working dogs at a dog show. This engaging nonfiction book, part of the beloved Fly Guy Presents series, is crafted by award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold, featuring humorous illustrations and captivating photographs. The eye-catching holographic foil on the cover adds a special touch, making it appealing for beginning readers eager to learn about man's best friend.
Attack of the 50-Foot Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #19)
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
When Fly Guy snacks from a radioactive trash can, he grows until he is fifty feet tall--and Buzz has to find out a way to counteract the effect before the army attacks his pet.
When Buzz captures a fly to enter in The Amazing Pet Show, his parents and the judges tell him that a fly cannot be a pet, but Fly Guy proves them wrong
Fly Guy and Fly Girl: Night Fright
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
When Buzz and Liz visit the zoo, their pets Fly Guy and Fly Girl go looking for food, and find the Creatures of the Night exhibit, where they see animals that would like to eat them.
Hombre Mosca y Chica Mosca: Caceria entre amigos (Fly Guy and Fly Girl: Friendly Frenzy)
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Buzz, Hombre Mosca, Liz y Chica Mosca conocen a un chico llamado Carlos en el parque, pero Carlos tiene un lagarto como mascota al que le gustan las moscas, así que parece que esta es una amistad que está condenada al fracaso desde el principio





