
Written by Jeanne Willis · Illustrated by Margaret Chamberlain
A boy's refusal to bathe leads to a shocking, humorous end.
Georgie Grub detests baths, fleeing at the mere mention of soap, much to his mother's frustration. But his stubborn avoidance of cleanliness leads to an unexpectedly grim and comical fate. Will Georgie's antics finally teach him a lesson, or will his mother have the last laugh? Discover the hilarious consequences of a boy who refuses to wash in this anarchic tale.
A gloriously funny tale of warning from the award-winning Jeanne Willis This hilarious tale of Georgie Grub, a child who refuses to bathe himself much to the consternation of his poor mother, is sure to digust and delight children and adults alike. No matter how hard Georgie’s mother tries to get him to wash, the moment she says “soap,” the bad little hooligan runs and hides. However, when Georgie meets an amusingly gruesome end, it’s his mother who gets the last laugh. This hilariously anarchic tale shows the unfortunate consequences that befall bad boys and girls who do not wash up.
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