Books About Bath Time · 99 titles considered

The Best Bath Time Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about bath time? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Bath Time

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

By Nick Bruel · Bad Kitty Chapter series

A person tries to give a cat a bath.

144 pages· 2,875 words· Est. 32 min read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 10,021 ratings

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Summary: Prepare for chaos as a mischievous cat faces her dreaded bath. Armed with towels, armor, and an ambulance on standby, will you manage to clean this feisty feline? Dive into a riotous guide filled with humor, unexpected challenges, and a battle against bad smells. Can Kitty be tamed, or will she emerge victorious in her quest to avoid soap? Discover the hilarity and horror of this unforgettable bath time saga.

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$1597

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast

By Kallie George, Oriol Vidal (Illustrator) · Duck, Duck, Dinosaur series

Can Spike make bath time fun for reluctant ducklings?

32 pages· 189 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

3.6/5 Goodreads · 301 ratings

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Summary: Spike the dinosaur loves bath time, but his duckling friends, Feather and Flap, aren't so keen on getting clean. As bubbles fly and soap suds swirl, Spike must find a way to turn their reluctance into a splashy adventure. Will he succeed in making bath time a blast for everyone? Dive into this bubbly tale and discover the joy of getting squeaky clean!

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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2009

Little Oink

By Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Jen Corace (Illustrator) · Little Books series

A tidy pig must learn to make a mess to fit in.

24 pages

6.2/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,401 ratings

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Summary: Little Oink loves to clean, but his parents insist he must make a mess to be a proper pig. Torn between his neat nature and family expectations, Little Oink faces a hilarious dilemma. Will he embrace chaos or find a clever way to stay true to himself? Dive into this charming tale of a piglet's quest for balance, filled with humor and heart.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Sloppy Takes the Plunge

By Sean Julian · Sloppy series

A tree dragon resists bath time, but could cleanliness be fun too?

32 pages

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 201 ratings

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Summary: Sloppy the tree dragon loves being mucky and avoids bath time at all costs. But when faced with the prospect of getting clean, he might discover that splashing in water is just as enjoyable as rolling in dirt. Will Sloppy embrace the suds, or will he cling to his muddy ways? Dive into this playful tale to find out if a clean dragon can still have fun.

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Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 2018

Bath! Bath! Bath!

By Douglas Florian, Christiane Engel (Illustrator) · Fun! Fun! Fun! series

Discover the joy of bath time with playful rhymes and splashes.

18 pages

5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 150 ratings

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Summary: After a day of fun, it's time for a bubbly bath adventure! Join in the excitement as tiny toes are washed and rubber duckies quack. This delightful rhyming tale makes bath time a joyful experience, perfect for little ones eager to splash and play. Will the fun ever end?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Something Smells!

By Blake Liliane Hellman, Steven Henry (Illustrator)

Elliot's quest to find a mysterious smell leads to a surprising discovery about hygiene.

48 pages· 375 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 325 ratings

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Summary: Elliot wakes up to a terrible smell and embarks on a quest to find its source. Is it the trash, the dog, or even his family? As he searches high and low, his mother insists on a bath, which means parting with his beloved skeleton costume. Could the answer to the mystery lie in the wash? Join Elliot in this humorous adventure that reveals the unexpected truth about cleanliness and costumes.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Look

By Fiona Woodcock

Siblings explore the zoo, encountering baboons and balloons, in a playful, double-o word adventure.

40 pages· 34 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

5.4/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 516 ratings

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Summary: Join a brother and sister on a zoo adventure filled with kangaroos, baboons, and balloons. This playful journey, told entirely with double-o words, invites young readers to explore language in a fun, interactive way. As the siblings navigate their exciting day, vibrant illustrations bring each moment to life, culminating in a cozy bedtime story. What surprises await them at the zoo, and how will their day end? Discover the joy of words and wonder in this delightful tale perfect for emerging readers.

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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2002

Puppy Mudge Takes a Bath

By Cynthia Rylant, Sucie Stevenson, Isidre Mones (Illustrator) · Puppy Mudge series

A muddy puppy avoids baths until his owner joins the fun.

32 pages· 90 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

4.2/5 Goodreads · 435 ratings

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Summary: Henry's puppy, Mudge, adores mud but despises baths. When Henry jumps into the tub with him, the reluctant bath turns into a splashy adventure. Will they stay clean for long?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

Just Me in the Tub

By Mercer Mayer, Gina Mayer · Little Critter series

A bath becomes an adventure with toys, bubbles, and surprises.

24 pages· 399 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.5/5 Goodreads · 12 ratings

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Summary: Little Critter embarks on a bubbly adventure, gathering toys and lining up stuffed animals for his bath. With water splashing and bubbles rising, he faces the challenge of keeping everything in order. Will his efforts lead to a cozy, dry ending, or will chaos reign? Dive into this delightful tale of bath-time fun and discover what surprises await at the end of Little Critter's big splashy job.

The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2019

The Princess in Black and the Bathtime Battle

By Shannon Hale, Dean Hale · Book #7 in the The Princess in Black series

A group of princesses and heroes work together to defeat a stinky monster that is terrorizing the land.

96 pages· 2,496 words· Est. 20 min read-aloud

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,909 ratings

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Summary: The Princess in Black faces a smelly dilemma as a foul cloud invades the goat pasture, spreading its stench to neighboring kingdoms. Joined by the Goat Avenger and other masked heroes, they must find a way to combat this beastly odor. But when ninja moves fail against the stink, can their combined wits save the day? With slapstick humor and unexpected twists, this adventure challenges the heroes to outsmart an enemy unlike any they've faced before. Will they succeed, or will the stink continue to wreak havoc?

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Bath Time Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about bath time for the youngest readers and listeners.

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Bathtime for Twins

Ages 1–3 · 2003

Twins turn bathtime into a splashy adventure before bedtime.

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Tubby

Ages 0–3 · 2010

Baby's bath time turns into a bubbly adventure.

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How to Bathe Your Little Dinosaur

Ages 1–4 · 2015

A messy dinosaur resists bath time. Can he get clean before bed?

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Bathtime for Little Rabbit

Ages 1–3 · 2016

Help Little Rabbit conquer bath time with fun, interactive tasks.

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$799

When Your Lion Needs a Bath

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Can you outsmart a lion who hates baths?

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Dive In!

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Mice on a construction site hide a surprising project. What could it be?

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Splish, Splash, Baby!

Ages 1–4 · 2015

Discover surprises in Baby's bath with lift-the-flap fun.

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Bubbles, Bubbles

Ages 2–5 · 2001

Discover the joy of bath time through playful bubbles.

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Tickle, Tickle

Ages 1–5 · 1987

Discover playful adventures with adorable babies in a fresh new look.

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Splash!

Ages 0–3 · 1949

Delight in babies' joyful water play with captivating photos and rhymes.

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Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath

Ages 0–3 · 2012

Five monkeys get messy, clean up, and then find more trouble. Can they stay clean?

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Pirates Don't Take Baths

Ages 0–3 · 2011

A pig refuses baths, imagining life as a pirate or knight.

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Bath Time Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about bath time for preschool and elementary-age readers.

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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

Ages 4–7 · 1985

A king won't leave his bathtub, causing chaos in the kingdom.

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Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A boy's ninja skills turn bath time into a daring rescue mission.

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Bathtime for Biscuit

Ages 2–5 · 1999

A puppy named Biscuit resists taking a bath, but eventually gets clean with the help of his friend Puddles.

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Otter: Oh No, Bath Time!

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A young otter and his friend Teddy learn to enjoy bath time.

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Off to See the Sea

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A bath transforms into a magical sea adventure to get a child clean before bedtime.

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Pig the Stinker

Ages 3–5 · 2019

A stinky pug's plan to avoid a bath backfires hilariously.

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Big Red Tub

Ages 3–5 · 2004

Chaos erupts as animals squeeze into a bathtub. Who will fit?

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Maisy Takes a Bath

Ages 2–5 · 2000

Will Maisy choose a bubble bath or playtime with Tallulah?

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No More Water in the Tub!

Ages 4–+ · 1995

A broken faucet sends William's bathtub on a wild ride through his building.

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The Tub People

Ages 4–8 · 1989

Toy family races to save one of their own from the drain.

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Flubby Will Not Take a Bath

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A stubborn cat resists bath time, forcing creative solutions.

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Hogwash!

Ages 3–6 · 2011

A farmer's pigs refuse to bathe, leading to muddy chaos and unexpected lessons.

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