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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2015 | Preschool to Grade 4
PreS-Gr 1—Astrid would rather explore than help take care of her 43 baby brothers and sisters. When she can get away, she loves swimming in the sink, checking out the warm window (oven), using the see-me glass (mirror), or just looking around. When she's gone too long, her Aunt Ally tries to scare her with tales of the "big bang" (fly swatter), the "horrible inhaling machine" (vacuum), and the story of how Uncle Abe vanished. The young fly often explores at night to avoid those terrifying objects, but she lo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
Fly Astrid, who lives behind a sofa in a human-occupied house, describes her life in detail (e.g., she breaks down her ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
