Baby Animals Take a Bath

Written by Marsha Diane Arnold · Illustrated by Phyllis Limbacher Tildes

Discover how animals around the world clean up in their unique ways, with a surprise at the end.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 285 ratings

10 pages· ~500L

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Bookroo's summary

Join eight adorable baby animals from around the globe as they tackle bath time in their own unique styles. From rolling in mud to diving into snowdrifts, each critter has a special way of staying clean. As you turn the pages, you'll be charmed by the delightful illustrations and simple text that bring these hygiene habits to life. But keep an eye out for a surprise ninth guest who will make you smile. This playful journey into the animal kingdom is perfect for young animal lovers eager to learn about the world.

From the publisher

Sometimes bath time means a roll in the mud, and sometimes it’s a plunge in the snow. Little ones learn how baby animals friends clean up.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 10
Reading age: 0–3
Audience: Board
Lexile: ~500L

Themes & topics

Books about animals Books about bath time Books about snow Books about baby animals Books about elephants

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Stories behind the story

What would you say is the primary message of [this book]?

What I wanted to show in this board book is the similarity between humans and animals. I show in the book that animals take different kinds of baths; the last page shows the sweet surprise of a human baby taking a bubble bath.

What was the hardest part about creating [this book]?

I know quite a bit about animals, but after accepting the book, my editor wanted absolute verification of when a specific baby animal started to clean itself and what a specific baby animal is called. Even animal specialists I spoke with weren't certain about the first and there were differences of opinions about the second. It was challenging research, but I love how the book came out.

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