Bye Bye Pesky Fly

amp ldquo This was a very cute book that looks at friendships in a whole new way. While the friendship of these two unlikely characters is not traditional however they still learn to find friendship through their adversity. This is a great book that was a ton of fun. My daughter and I loved the new way of looking at friendships and it opened us up to talking about a lot of issues in regards to the friendships she has as well! amp rdquo -Dad of Divas amp quot Lysa Mullady has written an empowering book that will help children learn to handle annoying situations… Mullady’s engaging and witty text wraps itself creatively around Janet McDonnell’s cleverly exuberant and playful illustrations. amp quot -Children’s Books Heal amp quot I liked the book because it was funny, and the Fly was cute. The illustrations were cute and colorful. I also thought the plot was good, and I liked that the book was about friendship. My favorite part of the book was when the Pesky Fly landed on the Pig amp rsquo s nose. amp quot -Kids’ Book Buzz (Maddie, Age 5) amp quot The illustrations are strong enough to stand on their own. Children will love Pig and certainly will identify with his feelings towards the pesky fly. The book is inspirational and the dark feeling of frustration is woven perfectly through this relatable story. I highly recommend this book and would suggest it be included in classrooms and school libraries. amp quot -Storywraps amp ldquo A story with hidden morals, a kind of behavioral choices sampler for kids that offers choices for dealing with annoying or frustrating situations. amp rdquo -Midwest Book Review

Lysa Mullady has been an elementary school counselor for 28 years. She was born and raised on Long Island, New York, where she still lives with her family and two golden-doodles. Bye Bye Pesky Fly is her first children’s book.

Janet McDonnell’s illustrations combine traditional media and digital techniques. In addition to illustrating books, magazines, and puzzles, Janet has both taught and written for children from preschool to high school ages. She is the illustrator of numerous books for children including Bye Bye Pesky Fly, What to Do When You Don’t Want to Be Apart, and Blossom Plays Possum.