Old Black Fly [Paperback]

Nothing drives a family crazy faster than an old black fly on a hot summer day, especially when the family's a little crazy already. And this fly is as bad as they come. He knows every low-down trick in the book--and won't rest until he's gone through them all.

He ate on the crust
of the Apple pie.
He bothered the Baby
and made her cry.
Shoo fly!
Shoo fly!
Shooo.

???A wild, alphabetical romp.??? ???Booklist

???* Sure to become a classic.??? ???School Library Joumal, starred review

???Aylesworth's buoyant, rhythmic verse provides inspiration for a wondrous evolution of Gammell's style.... Sheer delight for eyes, ears, and funny-bones.??? ???Kirkus Reviews, pointer

Jim Aylesworthtaught the first grade for more than twenty years. He has written more than twenty books for young readers, includingMy Son JohnandMcGraw's Emporium. He lives in Hinsdale, Illinois, with his wife.

Stephen Gammellhas illustrated many books for children. He won the Caldecott Medal forSong and Dance Man. Stephen Gammell lives in St. Paul, Minnesota.