Bathtime Fun

Fiction

Dirt Boy by Erik Jon Slangerup (E)

To avoid taking a bath, Fister Farnello runs away from home and is befriended by Dirt Man, a filthy giant who lives in the woods. (1-4)

Huggly Takes a Bath by Tedd Arnold (E)

When he ventures out from under the bed one night, Huggly tries to figure out the use for various items in the bathroom. (K-3)

King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood (E)

Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of his bathtub to rule his kingdom. (K-3)

Squeaky Clean by Simon Puttock (E)

Having heard about Thanksgiving in school, nine-year-old Rivka tries to convince her immigrant family & her rabbi that it is a holiday for all Americans, Jews and non-Jews alike. (P-2)

To Bathe a Boa by C. Imbior Kudrna (E)

At bathtime, a youngster has to struggle to get his recalcitrant pet boa into the tub. (K-3)

Non-Fiction

Splish! Splosh! Why do We Wash? by Janice Lobb (J500 L782s 2000)

Explains the importance of bathing and showering and examines the scientific principles that can be demonstrated during such activities. Includes experiments. (K-2)

The Fish is Me: Bathtime Rhymes by Neil Philip (E811.008 F526 2002)

A collection of poems about bathtime, by such authors as Aileen Fisher, Martin Gardner, Caryl Brahms, and John Drinkwater. (P-1)

Wash, Scrub, Brush! by Mick Manning (E613.4 M316w 2001)

Kids get tired of washing their hands and scrubbing their nails. Just why do they have to keep brushing their teeth, anyway? This lively exploration of hygiene is just right for anyone who needs a little convincing. (P-3)

What You Never Knew About Tubs, Toliets, and Showers by Patricia Lauber (J391.64 L361w 2001)

Describes people's feelings about bathing and methods of keeping clean throughout history, from the Stone Age to modern times. (1-6)

Why is Soap So Slippery? And Other Bathtime Questions by Catherine Ripley (J646.71 R482w 1995)

Answers some pressing bathtime questions. (2-4)

Websites

Bubble Blowing

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Bubblesphere

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Roman Baths

Learn about ancient Roman baths!