Thelonius Monster's Sky-High Fly Pie by Judy Sierra illustrated by Edward Koren

Thelonius Monster decides to make a huge fly pie to share.  After consulting a spider for advice, he concocts a sugary mixture to entice them.   He then forms a huge pie and invites all of his monster family and friends to partake in the delicious creation.  One problem . . . he forgot to bake it.  A  fun ending!
Great word choice that will help expand vocabulary.
The entire poem is in rhyme. 
Great to use when studying long i with young readers (ie, y).
-Borrowed from the library.

Prince Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold*

Buzz is creating a fairy tale and asks Fly Guy, his pet fly, for help.  Fly Guy's facial expression indicate if he approves of Buzz's ideas.  Mr. Arnold illustrates in speech bubbles what Fly Guy is thinking and visualizing about the ideas.
Funny and cute.
Perfect series for beginning readers.
*Highly recommend.
*Borrowed from the library.

I, Fly by Bridget Heos illustrated by Jennifer Plecas*

"The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are"
A fly zooms into a classroom and is exasperated how all teachers seem to focus on the butterfly when instructing about insects.  The fly proceeds to inform the students his wonderful qualities.
A humorous nonfiction book!
My kindergartner does not enjoy nonfiction but he liked this one.  He said, "Mom, this is a true book but it is funny!".
Strategies: check for understanding, compare/contrast (between fly and butterfly), nonfiction reading

Tiny Little Fly by Michael Rosen illustrated by Kevin Waldron

Follow an annoying fly buzz from animal to animal, each animal attempting to smash it.
Rhyming text.
I really like the illustrations.  Great fold out -2 pages into 4 pages.

A Pet for Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold*

The format for this new Fly Guy book is different from the previously published books.  This one is a picture book; the other ones are chapter books.
At the park Fly Guy sees all these humans with pets and expresses his desire to Buzz to own a pet.  They search for one and discover the best one for Fly Guy.
Strategy: predicting
*Highly recommend.

The Fly Flew In by David Catrow

from the series "I Like to Read" published by Holiday House
A fly flies into a concert hall creates havoc!
Perfect for beginning readers.  The illustrations help tell the story and add lots of humor beginning on the front cover and ending on the back cover!

I Spy Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold*

Love this series!
Fly Guy plays hide and seek with Buzz in his typical hiding spot--a trash can.  The only problem is-today is trash day!
Beginning readers will feel proud that they read a chapter book.
*Highly recommend.
2010 Theodore Seuss Geisel Honor Award

Fly High, Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold*

This humorous series about a boy Buzz and his pet fly (Fly Guy) is perfect for beginning readers.
In this book the family takes a road trip but are worried Fly Guy will become lost because he is too small.
Small Guy saves the day!
*Highly recommend.

Hooray for Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold

Buzz's football team need an additional player.  When he suggests Fly Guy, his coach has a good laugh.  Can Fly Guy save the day for the team?
Funny!

Frog and Fly Six Slurpy Stories by Jeff Mack

Six cartoon stories tell the story of frog as devours flies.  Each story is full of humor.  Jeff Mack creates lively, expressive characters.  The frog seems victorious in each story . . .until chapter six!
Perfect for beginning readers-not many words but words they can read with lots of picture support.  Humor and a complete story with depth will entice them to read these stories again and again.

Strategies: predicting and inferring