This is a story about manners and what it means to be considerate. There is a common phrase that is said after someone sneezes. One day in school, Bobby’s classmate sneezes, but he doesn’t know that it’s polite to say “bless you!.” Who knew you could learn so much from two little words!
Lisa Katz grew up primarily in South Florida. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Florida and continued her education to earn a Master’s degree in Reading a couple of years later. In 1993, Lisa and her husband moved to Pittsburgh, PA where she worked as a Literacy Specialist. A few years down the road, Lisa embraced her role as full-time mother. It was during this time that she began writing her first children’s book.
Lisa and her family moved to Charlottesville, Virginia and lived there for 10 years until recently settling in Gainesville, Florida in January 2012. Coming back to Gainesville after a 20-year hiatus has been a wonderful experience for Lisa. The Little Boy Who Didn’t Say “Bless You” is her début children’s picture book. Lisa has also written a funny women’s “coffee-table” book called Jean Expressions as well as a feature-length screenplay. Look for more of her books in the near future!
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The Little Boy Who Didn’t Say “Bless You” by Lisa Katz
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
As far as children’s books go, this is definitely about par or above par for the course. The illustrations are delightful, and I would say most children could use a lesson in manners–especially in this day and age. This book is definitely meant for the very young, and it will probably have them smiling. I would have liked to have had the author share why it is polite to say “bless you” with a little more clarity and detail (even if it was just a note to the parents so they could share with their children). I also would have liked it if the author pointed out the appropriate way to implement this manner in school (I have seen too many abuses of this manner as a means for disruption). But I am possibly overanalyzing this book. It is pretty clear to say that if you have a little one, they will enjoy the book and learn a valuable lesson besides.
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
