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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!
Author Notes
Irene Breznak has a Masters in Early Childhood Development and makes her living as a copywriter and product developer of children's toys and games. This is her first children's book. She lives in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.
Janet Pedersen has written and illustrated several picture books for children, including The Wonderful Thing About Hiccups, and Pino and the Signora's Pasta . She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 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 (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
All day long, each of grade schooler Louise's sneezes is answered with "Geez, Louise! COVER YOUR MOUTH, PLEASE!" Though the story has some nice details, it seems muddled about its purpose, with elements of an etiquette primer, a comedy, and a "feelings" book. Intentionally disheveled watercolors reflect Louise's under-the-weather day. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
Booklist Review
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.--Austin, Patricia Copyright 2009 Booklist