The Wonderful Life of a Fly Who Couldn't Fly

by Bo Lozoff, Beth Stover (Illustrator)

When a fly is born without wings and observes her brothers and sisters flying away, she becomes discouraged that she cannot fulfill her life's purpose.

Genres: Childrens

44 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2002

Reviews

[Kirsten Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had not heard of this book until my cousin sent it to me. I loved the message of this story about how our individual and unique traits that might make us different from others, can be our strength and our legacy.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you don't want to waste your life chasing down something that just isn't you, then you must read this book. It's not just a children's book, this book is a must read for all of us. It will give you the courage to be who you were born to be! Just as you are!

[Mariví · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, and so do the 2.5 and 5 year olds.

[Tam · Rating 3 out of 5]

My 8-year-old understood this rhyming book. My 4-year-old was bored with it.
The illustration are fine but they aren't "cutsy" like most children's books.

From a parent's perspective, I thought the moral to the story was great. A little fly was born without wings & thought she wasn't any good because she can't do what she was born to do. Her mother reminded her of her good qualities and told her that her mission in life is to find what she can do best.

Excerpt from the book:
Mother fly tells little fly,
"Love your life, my dear daughter, and you'll never go wrong.
Love each precious moment of life's sweet song.
Be a loving fly while you still have a chance.
If you can't soar in the sky, you can sure as heck dance!"

[Shayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely amazing. Poignant, captivating, and with such a wonderful message for little children and adults alike.

[M&rcu$ #u+chin$ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the silliest book ever!!!