A Scrub in the Tub
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

A Scrub in the Tub

Written and illustrated by Jan Thomas

Pig avoids baths, but can friends change his mind?

3.7 Goodreads · 173 ratings
40 pages· 280 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Bookroo's summary

Pig detests baths, preferring mud and splashes to soap and water. His friends, Rabbit and Weasel, are determined to show him the joys of getting clean. As Pig's stink lingers, will their efforts convince him to embrace bath time fun? Discover the hilarious journey of friendship and cleanliness.

From the publisher

A smelly Pig does not want to take a scrub in the tub…until his friends help him see the perks of getting clean in this hilarious and relatable bathtime picture book. Rabbit and Weasel know their pal Pig needs a scrub in the tub. There’s just one problem: Pig does not like baths! He tries every alternative, from a single splash to a mud bath, but alas, the stink persists. With some help from his friends, can Pig open his mind to a bit of bath time fun?

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
280
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~220L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
556287
Publication
Published
June 3, 2025
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665972963
LCCN
2024045679

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