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A Fly Went By

By Mike McClintock
Series: Beginner Series
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A Fly Went By is a classic illustrated storybook featuring a lively procession of animals chasing a fly. Its simple, rhythmic narrative is perfect for children just beginning to read independently, engaging even reluctant readers with a pacy and entertaining story.
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A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own.

A Classic Beginner Reader Picture Book for Early Learning

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A new edition of the classic illustrated storybook, ideal for children just beginning to read on their own.

This exciting story about a procession of animals chasing a fly is pacy and ideal for encouraging even ‘non-reading’ children to read. This Green Back Book will boost the confidence of children who have just started to read on their own. Perfect for encouraging children to read!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007224821

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Rebranded edition

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Fritz Siebel

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 68

Collections

Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mike McClintock Series: Beginner Series

About the Author

Mike McClintock, Illustrated by Fritz Siebel

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