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Do Flies Tell Lies?: An Old West Honesty Adventure (Teacher's Choice Life Skills Adventures) Kindle Edition

by Janice Garden Macdonald (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 43 ratings
Do Flies Tell Lies?

Welcome to the town of Horsefly in the old west, named after our hero’s ma and pa.

Fly wants to be sheriff, but he must prove himself first. The chance comes when Bandit Bird holds up the bank and takes off into the desert with all the gold.

Can fly achieve his dream of being the sheriff of Horsefly? Can Fly make friends with the horses even though they are afraid of being bitten?

Do Flies Tell Lies? is a laugh-out-loud tale, with charming illustrations, told in gentle rhyme.

Lots of interesting facts about about desert animals such as coyotes and prairie dogs will keep curious minds engaged.

Little ones will learn about honesty and the importance of being truthful while they follow Fly's journey to success.

After-story ideas are included to encourage discussion and help develop reading comprehension skills.

Early Readers ages 2-6
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    English
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  5. Publication date
    August 31, 2023
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Do Flies Tell Lies?
Janice Garden Macdonald

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CH33X86Q
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Back Pack Books
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 14.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Teacher's Choice Life Skills Adventures
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 43 ratings

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Janice Garden Macdonald

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Janice Garden Macdonald is the author and illustrator of 7 children's books and one adult title. She worked in the publishing industry for many years as a representative, library consultant and bookstore manager. She is the recipient of a dozen writing awards in different genres including the Zoetrope short fiction award judged by Joyce Carol Oats and the Moondance Film Festival award for an animated screenplay.

During her time as a bookstore owner, specializing in children's books, she discovered her love of writing and illustration.

She currently lives in Ontario with her husband and dog, Rufus, where they oversee a wetland conservation area.

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Customers find the book entertaining and fun for young children, with one noting its cute rhyming story. The illustrations receive positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the fun drawings of the Wild West. They appreciate the information content, with one review mentioning how it teaches about animals in the wild.

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8 customers mention "Fun story"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the story entertaining and fun for young children, with one customer noting its sing-song rhyming style.

"Do Flies Tell Lies? is a fun book that will keep kids engaged all the way to the fun conclusion...." Read more

"What a fun little book. It’s written with great imagination and bright illustrations...." Read more

"...It is quite sing-song in its rhymes." Read more

"...The graphics are exceptional, and children will love the rhyming sing-song of the story presentation...." Read more

5 customers mention "Illustrations"5 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in the book, with one mentioning the fun drawings of the Wild West, while another notes its clever creative style and rhyming pattern.

"...wants to be sheriff, but is seen as a pest; to the really solid musical rhyming word pattern; to fun drawings of the Wild West where it all takes..." Read more

"What a fun little book. It’s written with great imagination and bright illustrations...." Read more

"This book is so cute, and I just loved the illustrations. I even learned a little bit about horseflies." Read more

"Cute rhyming story with colorful illustrations. Very entertaining about how a pestering fly becomes the hero of the town! Recommend!" Read more

3 customers mention "Information content"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the information content of the book, with one mentioning it includes facts about animals in the wild.

"...On top of all of that, are the times where the author shares actual information to teach young readers real facts about the animals in the story...." Read more

"...As you’re reading, you’re learning about animals in the wild and lots of lessons you and little ones didn’t know...." Read more

"Looking for a story that is engaging and lets you know little facts that most people dont know...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Rick Felty
    5.0 out of 5 stars I Spy a Hero Fly
    Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
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    Do Flies Tell Lies? is a fun book that will keep kids engaged all the way to the fun conclusion. I mean, how can it not be fun when the hero is a horse fly? Set in the wild west, the book has many elements, from a story that involves a horse fly who wants to be sheriff, but is seen as a pest; to the really solid musical rhyming word pattern; to fun drawings of the Wild West where it all takes place. On top of all of that, are the times where the author shares actual information to teach young readers real facts about the animals in the story. Do Flies Tell Lies? is a clever creative romp, with great messages and a feel-good ending. No horsing around, this book is really good.
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  • Valerie C.
    5.0 out of 5 stars the cutest little fly
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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    What a fun little book. It’s written with great imagination and bright illustrations. As you’re reading, you’re learning about animals in the wild and lots of lessons you and little ones didn’t know. There’s a short quiz at the end, so you will see how much your little one remembered. Enjoy!
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  • BG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for young kids
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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    Young children four or five will probably enjoy this book. It is quite sing-song in its rhymes.
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  • L E Charron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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    This book is so cute, and I just loved the illustrations. I even learned a little bit about horseflies.
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  • M Greenman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023
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    Do Flies Tell Lies is an adorable story of a horsefly and a horse who saves the day. The graphics are exceptional, and children will love the rhyming sing-song of the story presentation. This is a fun and amusing story that kids will want to read over and over again.
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  • Jill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching Book with a great story
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2023
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    Looking for a story that is engaging and lets you know little facts that most people dont know. It also shows that if you try hard for your dreams, they can come true.
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  • Sue the Shopper
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good for early readers
    Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2023
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    Previously I read "Do bees say please" and I found it absolutely delightful. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy this book as much. Many times the story felt contrived just to make it rhyme. It's not a horrible book, it just didn't measure up to the standard of the first one I read in the series, so I was disappointed.
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  • LindseyH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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    Cute rhyming story with colorful illustrations. Very entertaining about how a pestering fly becomes the hero of the town! Recommend!
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