Most Popular Books by Tedd Arnold

Give me a hand . . . hold your tongue . . . scream your lungs out . . . what''s a kid to do if he wants to keep all his body parts in place? Well, one thing is for sure, he''ll have to be creative. Like, if you want to keep your heart from breaking, just make sure it''s well padded and protected by tying a pillow around your chest. Want to keep your hands attached? Simple-stick them on with gloves and lots of glue. Just be careful not to laugh your head off!

A boy and fly meet, and so begins a beautiful and very funny friendship. Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, bestselling author-illustrator Tedd Arnold creates an easy reader that is full of fun. Spanish language edition.

Will Coach put Fly Guy in the big game? "Flies can''t play football," says Coach. But Fly Guy and Buzz are determined to prove him wrong. Fly Guy tries to kick a football, go out for a pass, and tackle his friend Buzz. In the end, Fly Guy helps Buzz score, and they get to do a hilarious touchdown dance.Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.

Chip Block, the hero of Parts, is back, and still worried about falling apart based on the things he hears. This time he’s made a list of all the strange, crazy things he’s heard people say: “I lost my head.” “My nose is running.” “I sang my heart out. . . .” It’s scary stuff, but he has a plan for making sure he doesn’t accidentally leave any of his parts behind. A hilarious sequel to the wildly popular Parts and More Parts.

Why did Old King Chanticleer worry about his two sons? Because they were twins, and he could not decide which prince should inherit his throne. And so he planned a horse race—one that would determine the next king. But this race was an unusual one: The brother whose horse was last to cross the finish line would be the winner. How in the world could they finish this strange race? With puns on every page, exuberantly goofy artwork, the classic battle of hero versus villain, and even a riddle for the reader to solve, this featherbrained story is terrifically clever fun.

Fully re-illustrated for its anniversary, this classic is funnier and more kid-appealing than ever In celebration of twenty-five gleeful years in print, Tedd Arnold has created all-new artwork in the zany style he is now known and loved for - the style of his other bestsellers Hi! Fly Guy and Parts.

Walter lives near the top floor of a tall apartment building, where one night his habit of jumping on his bed leads to a tumultous fall through floor after floor, collecting occupants all the way down.

The dead body found in the Chemanga River has nothing to do with Todd. He’s been busy making beds at the family motel and writing alien stories to entertain his friends. Sure, a murder is big news, but what would really interest him? A paying job and a story line free of UFOs and poop jokes. And then he meets Rat. Just a little older than Todd, Rat’s already been to Vietnam and back. He’s got a tattoo and a messed-up family life. And when he offers Todd a gig at the drive-in theater, Todd takes it. After all, it pays actual money. But hanging out with Rat leads to a host of strange experiences and perplexing questions. More and more, that corpse from the river is on Todd’s mind, and no matter how he shifts the pieces around, Rat is always part of the puzzle.

Fly Guy visits the school cafeteria and gets the lunch lady fired.

Will Fly Guy make trouble at school, or will he save the day? Fly Guy loves the school lunchroom. He loves the dirty dishes, the smelly mop, and the garbage cans. But when the lunch ladies discover there''s a fly in the cafeteria, chaos ensues! Though Fly Guy makes a mess of things, he also shows his powers as a Super Fly Guy!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.

A pet fly searches for his favorite brown, oozy, lumpy, smelly food.

Learn all about insects with Fly Guy and Buzz! Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in FLY GUY PRESENTS: INSECTS they go outside to learn all about other insects like Fly Guy! With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will learn lots of fun facts about all sorts of bugs. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life!

During a game of hide-and-seek, is Fly Guy lost forever? When Fly Guy and Buzz play hide-and-seek, Fly Guy hides in his favorite place--the garbage can. But as Buzz finishes counting, the garbageman drives away with the garbage and Fly Guy, too! A very worried Buzz follows the truck to the dump, where he sees zillions of flies. Where is Fly Guy?Time after time, Buzz thinks he spies Fly Guy, only to be snubbed, boinked, or bitten. Then he realizes they''ve been playing a game. He yells, "I give up. You win." And Fly Guy leaves his new hiding place--he was on top of Buzz''s hat allalong!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.

Buzz''s grandma swallowed Fly Guy! What will she swallow next? Buzz is visiting Grandma, and Fly Guy comes along for the ride. But Grandma swallows Fly Guy, then a spider, then a bird, then a cat, and then a dog. Just as Grandma is about to swallow a horse, Fly Guy shouts "BUZZ!" Buzz is worried, but there is nothing Fly Guy can''t handle! He flies out, and all the other critters follow.Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.

"Fly Guy is buzzing over to the weather station today. Come along to learn all about weather!"--Back cover.

Can Ninja Fly Guy save Christmas? In the new book in Tedd Arnold''s New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, it''s Christmazzz Eve and Fly Guy doesn''t have a present to give his best friend, Buzz. But when he goes out to look for one, Fly Guy meets a stranger in the house whom he has to fight off with his ninja action. Will Fly Guy defeat the stranger? Will he find a present for Buzz?Even reluctant readers will enjoy this fun, zany holiday story about Fly Guy meeting Santa Claus, knocking over the Christmas tree, and showing off his ninja moves!

In the bestselling Fly Guy series, it''s Fly Guy''s family reunion surprise! In the latest installment of Tedd Arnold''s New York Times bestselling Fly Guy series, Fly Guy misses his family. So when Fly Guy''s not looking, Buzz plans him a surprise party and invites his whole family-including all his brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, and mother and father. When the time comes for the party, will Fly Guy be surprised?Readers will love reading this fun, zany story about Fly Guy''s big family and all the Fly Guy books!