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Name: "Stand back," said the elephant, "I'm going to sneeze!"
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Author: Thomas, Patricia

📘 "Stand back," said the elephant, "I'm going to sneeze!" by Thomas, Patricia

In this playful rhyme-filled adventure, animals band together to prevent a mighty elephant from sneezing, knowing the chaos it would create. The story showcases teamwork, friendship, and the whimsical world of animal characters. "Stand back," said the elephant, "I'm going to sneeze!" brings a delightful, rhythmic tale for young readers.

First publish date: 1990

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Thomas, Patricia

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