I, Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are - Hardcover

Bridget Heos is the author of more than sixty nonfiction books for children. She lives in Kansas City with her family.
Jennifer Plecas is an illustrator, designer, and author who has illustrated over thirty books for children, including the beloved Good Night, Good Knight books. She also lives in Kansas City with her family.

“Heos has a knack for selecting and presenting the kind of factual information that is both fascinating and revolting (in other words, perfect for middle-graders)....Plecas' pictures...also keep the tone light while still being instructive.” ―The Bulletin, starred review

“A breezy bucketful of buggy braggadocio, with tasty nuggets of well-digested natural history stirred in.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A whimsical approach to the life cycle of flies. Large, colorful illustrations immediately engage readers through dialogue bubbles and colorful cartoons . . . This book will be a lively read-aloud to introduce students to environmentalism or to generate conversation and new ideas.” ―School Library Journal

“Giggly, gross, and educational.” ―Booklist

“Heos cleverly skewers the classic elements of the typical animal book.... educators...will find this take on insects refreshing, amusing, and scientifically accurate.” ―The Horn Book

“This zippy introduction will inspire and satisfy curiosity.” ―The New York Times

“After reading this informational book, not only will young readers have new respect for poop and garbage-eating flies, they will know lots more about these less glamorous insects... even though this is a light and very, very funny book, it's chock full of information!” ―BookPage