Sneezy Louise (Picture Book) [Hardcover]

Irene Breznak (Author), Janet Pedersen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Picture Book

Even before breakfast, Louise knows that it isn’t going to be an easy day. Her itchy eyes, wheezy throat, and very, very sneezy nose lead to trouble at school, during ballet class, and even while reading a bedtime story. Irene Breznak’s rhythmic refrain is “catching” as characters implore Louise to “cover your mouth, PLEASE!”—a message that parents will appreciate! Janet Pederson’s charming watercolors bring Louise to life as well as that tickly, sneezy feeling familiar to everyone!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1—Louise awakens with itchy eyes, a wheezy throat, and a sneezy nose and is certain her day is not going to be a good one. When her mother serves her the anticipated and dreaded oatmeal with raisins, the girl can't hold in the sneeze any longer and "Splat!" goes her breakfast. Her mother's response: "Geez, Louise! COVER YOUR MOUTH, PLEASE!" This phrase is repeated throughout the child's day at school, ballet practice, dinner, and her bedtime story. Flying papers, ballerinas in a heap, and peas bouncing across the dinner table are the results of Louise's forgetfulness. Once in bed, with her parents sympathizing over her cold, she finally remembers to use a tissue as she makes one final sneeze before sleep. Double- and single-page watercolor illustrations add humor to Louise's tale, while changes in text size add emphasis to the sneezes and their effects. This story of an important childhood lesson is well suited for sharing with a group or one-on-one.—Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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From Booklist

When Louise wakes up with itchy eyes and a wheezy throat, “she knew, she just knew, that this wasn’t going to be an easy day.” Much akin to Judith Viorst’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (1987), nothing goes right throughout her day. At inopportune moments her lusty sneezes splatter oatmeal at breakfast, scatter papers at school, tumble ballerinas at ballet class, and bounce peas everywhere at dinner. Each time, the ailing child hears the refrain: “Geez, Louise! COVER YOUR MOUTH, PLEASE!!” Mom chastens her in a “not-so-good-morning voice,” and her friend in a “not-so-best-friend voice.” Predictable patterns set readers up for what’s coming, and rich cadences compensate for the repetitive phrases that go on for a beat too long. Breezy watercolors with lots of free-flowing lines and action not only set the tone but also add energetic zest to this story that delivers a welcome message about manners. Preschool-Grade 2. --Patricia Austin

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (March 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375851690
• ISBN-13: 978-0375851698
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 10.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #590,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for All, May 5, 2009

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Randy Newman "Randy" (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sneezy Louise (Picture Book) (Hardcover)

"Sneezy Louise" is a delightful book that the kids have fun listening to and we have just as much fun reading out loud. Breznak has a lyrical style that has the listeners reciting the story right along with the reader. A must have for any parent, grandparent or child at heart!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Endearing!, March 18, 2010

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Book Mom (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sneezy Louise (Picture Book) (Hardcover)

What a completely charming and adorable new picture book! This delightful romp through the world of Sneezy Louise will appeal to children and adults alike. Now if only it were required reading at the start of every school year! (perhaps our little ones would come home less often with the sniffes!)

5.0 out of 5 stars Kids LOVE this book and parents will too!, March 12, 2010

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This review is from: Sneezy Louise (Picture Book) (Hardcover)

Kids will LOVE this book and parents will LOVE the message it delivers! Sneezy Louise is light-hearted and fun and the best read-aloud book that I have ran across in a long time. It was read at a children's story book hour I attended and the reactions from the children were priceless. They anticipated every sneeze and before long joined in on the fun. The message of how important it is to cover one's mouth when sneezing comes across loud and clear yet it was delivered in a fun manner. More subtle are the messages of unconditional family love and that bad days happen. It was a great addition to my personal library - it gets read over and over again. A must buy!