The renowned Leonard Baskin takes flies very literally in his distinctive and meticulous sketches while Rich Michelson goes to town in this whimsical collection of poems about flies in all their glory and variety. Together they have created an unusual book backed up by interesting -- and factual -- natural history. A highly concise anything and everything intriguing you always wanted to know about flies... Horseflies and fireflies, soldier flies and robber flies, latrine flies and coffin flies. They're all here. Adults may shake their heads at some of the more outrageous poems, but kids will love them all They'll also learn plenty.