Baa-Choo! (I Can Read Book 1) [Paperback]

Sarah Weeks (Author), Jane Manning (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: I Can Read Book 1

Sam the lamb has a bad cold. But every time he thinks he is going to sneeze, he only gets as far as "Baa . . . ahhh . . ." No choo!

Sarah Weeks′ rhyming tale and Jane Manning′s lively art make for a hilarious barnyard romp.

Ages 4+

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

K-Gr. 1. Like Lola Schaefer's Loose Tooth on p.1944, this book in the An I Can Read Book series plays as much with the sounds of words as with common physical experience. Sam the lamb has a cold, but he can't sneeze. He's on the verge; he's got the ahhh. But he can't do the choo. The rhyming nonsense words and colorful, comical barnyard pictures show various animals trying to help Sam end his sneeze, which he finally does in a rip-roaring sneezy climax "that raised the roof and shook the trees." Now that's power. Then there's the joke on the last page, when Sam thanks his friends: "Bless you!" Hazel Rochman
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About the Author

Sarah Weeks is an author, singer, and songwriter. Her many books for young readers include the My First I Can Read Book Splish, Splash!, illustrated by Ashley Wolff, and the I Can Read Books Mac and Cheese, Baa-Choo!, Pip Squeak, and Drip, Drop, all illustrated by Jane Manning. She lives in upstate New York.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (March 14, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006443740X
• ISBN-13: 978-0064437400
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Sarah Weeks is the author of Oggie Cooder, So B. It, Jumping the Scratch, and the Guy series. She lives in New York City, where she practices charving at least once a fortnight.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baa Choo--good story to read over and over, January 14, 2006

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book lover "esahome" (TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baa-Choo! (I Can Read Book 1) (Hardcover)

Great story about a lamb (Sam) who tries to get a sneeze out. He has the "ahhh" but "no choo." I found it to be a great goodnight story for my 2 year old. It was funny and the rhyme scheme helped the story flow. It is one I don't mind reading over and over. Now when I sneeze, he says "Mommy--baa choo!"

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Baa-choo Great for a book club (library), September 10, 2005

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Mary J. Borenstein "library rocket readers" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baa-Choo! (I Can Read Book 1) (Hardcover)

This book is very funny and helps teach the children words through humor so that they will remember them. Great family time book. Great book about helping and working together. Perfect for k-1st grade.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of our favorites!, November 29, 2009

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Rachel A. Dale (Bloomington, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Baa-Choo! (I Can Read Book 1) (Paperback)

We LOVE this book!!! I have been reading it for several years to children ages 1-5. They all adore it. In one sitting, I read it no less than 30 times to a riveted 3-year-old. The rhymes are great, the story is clever and cute, and the pictures are darling. I would highly recommend this book for any young child!