101 Reasons Why I'm Not Taking a Bath

by Stacy McAnulty

Joy Ang (Illustrator)

A young boy who thinks baths are dumb, dangerous, and a complete waste of time changes his mind after finally getting into the tub with his toy boat.

• ISBN10: 0375973656
• ISBN13: 9780375973659
• Publish Date: 26 July 2016
• Publish Status: Out of Stock
• Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Format: Hardcover (Library Binding)
• Pages: 40
• Language: English

Reviews

[kimbacaffeinate]

101 Reasons Why I'm Not Taking A Bath was a silly look at one boy's excuses for skipping a bath. This hardcover edition, illustrated by Joy Ang offered vivid illustrations that will have your youngster giggling. Geared towards children aged three to seven, I can see this appealing to young boys. The inside jacket invites kids to read with a, "Psst Hey, you! You trying to GET OUT OF A BATH? Well, stick with me kid- I've got EVERY EXCUSE in the book!" The tale was silly, including passages sure to induce giggles like, "and water makes my fingers wrinkly. And my toes. And my butt. (At least I think it does.)" or, "I've seen an invisible crocodile in the tub. I mean I've heard an invisible crocodile in the tub." Of course, none of his excuses work and ultimately he gets a bath and enjoys it. Sophia loved the illustrations as the pages are very colorful and the boy just looks dirtier and dirtier as the story progresses. The way in which the narrative is told, makes it feel as if the boy is telling the reader or adult why he isn't taking a bath.

Copy provided by publisher. This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer