Baa-Choo!

by Sarah Weeks, Jane Manning (Illustrator)

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+

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Humor, Fiction, Poetry, Storytime

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 30, 2006

About the author

Sarah Weeks has been writing children's books and songs for the past twenty years. She is a graduate of Hampshire College and NYU and recently became an adjunct faculty member in the prestigious Writing Program at the New School University, in New York City.

Her first YA novel, So B. It, which appeared on the LA Times bestseller list was chosen as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and received the 2004 Parent's Choice Gold Award. In addition to being an author, Sarah is an accomplished singer/songwriter. She has written for television, stage and screen and a number of her picture books include songs which she both writes and sings for the accompanying CDs. Sarah's titles have sold well over a million copies, including several foreign editions.

Sarah is a tireless promoter, visiting schools throughout the country, serving as author-in-residence and speaking to teachers and librarians at national conferences including IRA, ALA and NCTE. She lives in New York City with her two teenage sons.

Reviews

[Mandi]

It’s good to have friends that help us through life’s troubles 😊💜

[Délice]

This book could not be more perfect. The illustrations are adorable and original. The writing has flawless rhythm and rhyme and it has made every member of my family giggle, from age 2 to 33!!

[Kasey Driskell]

This is an absolute favorite for both of my kids. They laugh every time! It’s so much fun to make up different voices for the characters, and the story lends itself perfectly to dramatic reading. There’s also some great vocabulary sprinkled throughout, which makes it a fun and sneaky learning opportunity. A hit every time we read it!

[Paloma Olascoaga]

Recommend for beginner readers. My little one enjoyed and found it funny. It helps encourage little ones to continue reading. My toddler is eager to learn how to read because engaging stories like these that his older brother reads.

[Robin]

SMART 1H 2018 - cute story.

[Diane]

"I've got the ahhh but not the choo. No, no this sneeze will never do."

All the animals on the farm try to help Sam, the sheep, find the "end to his sneeze." And when he finally succeeds, look out!

All of Sarah Weeks' beginning chapter books have such a melodic rhyme scheme. They are a joy to read out loud.

[Poet’s Pulpit]

A fun read. Made my son laugh

[Lynn Davidson]

A funny and cute story in rhyme about a lamb getting assistance from his friends to help him find the ending of his sneeze.

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams]

I love the easy rhyme in this story that allows children to predict what comes next. Learning to predict what comes next is a great skill that helps with reading.

[Elizabeth]

This was fun to read to my kids. They read it themselves, but they like the books read to them as well.

[Susan]

A silly rhyming tale about a lamb that needs his animal friends to help him find the "choo" to complete his sneeze.

[Alice]

3 stars
A sheep needs to sneeze but needs the help of friends.

[Evie]

One of my 6 year old students sat down and read this to me. She was able to ask me all sorts of questions, like "What do you think will happen next? Do you think he'll sneeze?" and "What animal do you think he'll meet next?" She was able to make her own predictions as we went along, so we both had great fun trying to guess who would come next to help the lamb sneeze. The ending was cute, and overall we had a great experience sitting down and reading together. Excellent for a student moving forward with reading skills, and great for parents, teachers, or other friends to listen as the young reader moves through sentences.

[Samantha Penrose]

Very cute!
Poor little stuffy nosed Sam the lamb needs to sneeze but cant seem to get one out.
"Can someone help me,
help me please,
to find the ending
of my sneeze?"
He is offered assistance from a hen with a feather, a pig with pepper, and a couple of goats who kick up some dust...no single animal is able to help evoke Sam's sneeze, but with a little team work they manage to get the job done. Baa-Choo! Bless you.

[Jennifer]

This was a really fun story to read with my kids. It is about a little lamb who has a cold, but every time he tries to sneeze all he gets out is the Baa, not the choo. So, he goes around the farm and asks the other animals if they can help him find his choo. They try different tricks, like tickling his nose with feathers and sprinkling pepper until finally at the very end of the story he has a really big sneeze. Book has bright, colorful pictures that enhance the story.

[Liliana Jaramillo]

Sam the lamb have a great cold and cannot end with its sneeze, find some friends that try to help to find the end of the sneeze This book shows how the union can achieve many things that alone cannot and gives us a great teaching for the children of collaboration and support
Fun illustrations and suitable to read print

[Christina]

As far as easy readers for your kids who are just starting to read, this one is a cute one. My boys loved the little story and my oldest enjoyed reading it. It was a really easy read for him but such a little gem as far as pictures and storyline. Much more fun to read than most early/easy readers.

[Kelly Waldschmidt]

I came across this book randomly at an outdoor book sale. It has become my FAVORITE children's book! My copy is so beat up it looks like the dog ate half of it. We have read this book more than any other in my home. It makes me happy.

[Jackie]

When Sam the Lamb has trouble finding his "Choo" to go with "Ahhh", he enlists his friends to help him sneeze. Gwen the Hen, Sig the Pig, and Franny Nannygoat, all work together and the results are overwhelming!

[Jake]

this book totally cracks me up!

[Karen]

2010 Monarch Nominee

[Amy Brown]

A sheep needs to sneeze but he has lost his "choo." Can his friends help him finish his sneeze. I Can Read Book AR 2.0

[Edna]

Lamb can't finish his sneeze so his farmyard friends think of ways to help him. Cute story line and cute illustrations.

[Laura Z]

I really wanted to see Sam the Lamb say, "Baa-CHOO!" and that line is not in the book. :-( That's why 2 stars, not 3.

[Marlee]

This book is very funny. It's a great story for young children. It's simply and cute, and even the youngest children can enjoy it.

[Cat]

Super cute. My boys loved it and got to ah choo thru it all.

[Jenni Pettengill]

I normally don't leave a review for a reader, but this one is such a silly story your young reader will love it! I'd classify it as a level 2.

[Judy]

Funny read!!

[Rebecca]

My 2 year old LOVED this book where the lamb lost the end of his sneeze. I also enjoyed reading this book (over and over again).

[Kay]

Great kids book. Loved the rhymes and the illustrations. Once again one of my nieces library books. Would highly recommend.