The Fly
The Fly
Book Brief
32
Picture Book • Nonfiction
2018
Early reader / picture book
6-8 years
Super Short Summary
The Fly by Elise Gravel is a nonfiction children's book that introduces an anthropomorphic fly family and describes a fly's daily life, focusing on the housefly as the "king of the trash heap." Through humorous illustrations and commentary, the book covers fly anatomy, their ability to walk on ceilings, their diet of garbage and other waste, and why and how they carry germs.
Humorous
Informative
Playful
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Fly by Elise Gravel is a charming informational book for young readers. Its humorous, quirky illustrations and engaging writing style captivate children while educating them about flies. However, some reviewers suggest it may be too simplistic for older kids. Overall, it's entertaining and enlightening, ideal for early readers curious about insects.
Who Should Read The Fly?
The ideal reader of The Fly by Elise Gravel is early elementary-aged children (ages 5-8) who enjoy humorous, illustrated non-fiction. Fans of books like Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold or the National Geographic Kids series will be captivated by the quirky facts and engaging visuals. Gravel's playful tone is perfect for young, curious minds.
The Fly by Elise Gravel is part of 'The Disgusting Critters' series, which combines humor and science to engage young readers with fascinating, lesser-known facts about common creatures.
Elise Gravel is a celebrated children's author and illustrator from Quebec known for her playful and educational approach to topics, making complex information accessible to children.
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The book features Gravel's signature quirky and colorful illustrations, which help to bring an entertaining twist to the educational content about flies.
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32
Picture Book • Nonfiction
2018
Early reader / picture book
6-8 years
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