Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1971
"Stand Back," Said the Elephant, "I'm Going to Sneeze!"
By Patricia Thomas, Wallace Tripp (Illustrator)
An elephant's sneeze threatens chaos. Can the animals stop it?
32 pages· 991 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Summary: In a jungle on edge, an elephant's impending sneeze spells disaster. Monkeys fear being blown from trees, birds dread losing feathers, and zebras worry about their stripes. As panic spreads, animals from fish to kangaroos plead, "Please don't sneeze!" Will their efforts prevent the chaos, or is a sneeze inevitable? This whimsical tale, told in lively verse, promises laughter and suspense for young readers.




