I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2003 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!

Written & illustrated by Tony Ross

Part of the Little Princess series

A princess questions the need for constant handwashing. Will invisible germs change her mind?

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32 pages· 275 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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The Little Princess is tired of washing her hands. She's done it countless times, yet the invisible germs still pose a threat. Faced with the risk of illness, she must decide if cleanliness is worth the effort. Will she embrace the unseen danger or find a way to stay healthy? Her journey leads to a crucial question: "Have you washed your hands?" Discover the humor and wisdom in her quest for answers.

From the publisher

From beloved children’s author and illustrator Tony Ross, comes a fun to read and humorous take on the importance of handwashing. The Little Princess does not want to wash her hands. After all, she’s already washed her hands so many times! She’s washed her hands before eating and after going outside. She’s washed her hands after sneezing and using the potty. Why should she wash her hands anymore? Well, because of germs and nasties, she’s told, which are too small to even see! But if they get inside your body, they can make you ill. Not even a Princess wants to be in bed all day! Now the Little Princess knows just what to do! She’s got just one more question… “Have you washed your hands?”

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
275
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD370L
Themes & topics
Books about healthBooks about hygieneBooks about books for young children
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
49504
Publication
Published
June 16, 2020
First published
February 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593324820

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