Because a Little Bug Went Ka-choo! by Rosetta Stone

Because a Little Bug Went Ka-choo!

Hardcover – Picture Book, September 12, 1975

Rosetta Stone

Random House Children's Books · Hardcover · September 12, 1975

Follow along as one sneeze turns a town upside down in this classic easy reader by “Rosetta Stone”—the pen name for Dr.

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Who it’s for
A single sneeze sets off a chain of comic calamities, told in an easy-reader style.
Themes
Silly chain reaction
Pacing
Fast

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About this book

Follow along as one sneeze turns a town upside down in this classic easy reader by “Rosetta Stone”—the pen name for Dr. Seuss writing with Michael Frith! Just one "KA-CHOO" causes a whole chain of hilarity, from a splashing turtle to a wet hen, to a flying policeman, a sinking boat, and just about everyone crashing a circus parade! Readers young and old will be entertained by this silly story. So, turn the page and find out what could possibly happen next!

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Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read! Launched by Dr. Seuss in 1957 with the publication of The Cat in the Hat, this beloved early reader series motivates children to read on their own by using simple words with illustrations that give clues to their meaning. Featuring a combination of kid appeal, supportive vocabulary, and bright, cheerful art, Beginner Books will encourage a love of reading in children ages 3–7.

One Sneeze, Many Mishaps

A single sneeze sets off a chain of comic calamities, told in an easy-reader style.

Come here for

  • Cascading silliness, from a splashing turtle to a circus-parade pileup
  • A playful read-aloud rhythm built around one memorable “KA-CHOO”

Expect

  • Simple words paired with illustrations that clue you in
  • A cheerful, easy-reading story for young readers

Where it sits

Beginner Readers75%
Funny Stories59%
Bugs & Insects41%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Bugs & Insects
  • Sounds
  • Funny Stories
Authors
Rosetta Stone
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
September 12, 1975
Format
Hardcover
Theme
Silly chain reaction
Reading lane
Bugs & Insects