Achoo! by Simon Philip

What happens when you forget to cover your nose when you sneeze? Absolute chaos.

Achoo! is a brilliantly funny picture book that turns a simple rule of good manners into a wildly unpredictable chain reaction. When Sid forgets to cover his nose, one enormous sneeze sets off a sequence of increasingly ridiculous events involving elephants, pirates, acrobats, giants, princesses and, of course, a surprising number of pandas.

With energetic storytelling and escalating visual humour, this laugh-out-loud book keeps children hooked from the very first “Achoo!” to the final giggle. Beneath the silliness, it gently reinforces messages about hygiene, responsibility and cause and effect in a way that feels playful rather than preachy.

A perfect choice for shared reading, classroom discussions and repeated rereads, Achoo! proves that learning good habits can be seriously fun.

Why we (and schools) love this book

• Supports health and hygiene conversations through humour children understand and remember.
• Encourages cause-and-effect thinking, ideal for early classroom discussions.
• Perfect for read-aloud sessions, with pacing and comedy that keep groups fully engaged.

Written by Simon Philip, Published by Bloomsbury
Paperback | 32 pages