The Flea's Sneeze

By Lynn Downey

Book Overview

On a dark, dark night On an old, old farm In a rickety, crickety Tumbledown barn, Everyone slept peacefully - But not the flea. What happens when a tiny flea gets a bad case of the sniffles? Utter pandemonium in the barnyard! This rollicking preschool picture book follows a lovable flea and his exceptional sneeze through the mayhem. Before the night is over, every animal - from the mouse to the cow - has something to say. Will the animals ever be able to go back to sleep? Lynn Downey's quirky text, which begs to be read aloud, combines with Karla Fircharnrner's charming pictures to make this a winning story for very young children.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805061037
• ISBN13: 9780805061031
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.4" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1

Customer Reviews

This is one of our most loved, completely worn out read alouds! We’ve had a copy since 2007 and ever

Beautiful stylized illustrations, fun rhyming repetitive story.

What a fun story

This is a really fun story to read to my little guy! He giggles when I animate my voice for the reactions of the animals after the flea sneezes. From the early months, he has seemed to enjoy the pictures in the book and hearing the story. I recommend this to anyone who loves to read to their children and for those who can read for themselves.

Great fun! Gives your child the giggles!

Our son who is now three has loved this book since he was 18 months old. He still just giggles when the flea sneezes. It's a great book for children to point out the animals and to play along with. It also is an easy book to read aloud inserting inflections in your voice. You and your child(ren) will love this book.

Tumble-down wonderful

This is one of the best children's books we've read. Our 3 year old loves the repetition and after a couple of readings, has memorized the entire book. We have to read it every night before bed. It is a wonderful story, and the illustrations are fabulous. A must have for your child's library.

Great Book!

Any book that can make my three year old grand-daughterlaugh out loud deserves a five star rating. It was a delightful story, very easy to read. It is a favorite of ours, that will be read again and again.

The Flea's Sneeze

A wonderful repetitive story, pre-school age children love this delightful book. The illustrations are beautifully done in this fun filled book.This is a great book for children who are learning to read. The repetition will allow them to follow and read the story easily.