5 Splashtacular Kids’ Books About Bathtime

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Bathtime. Yes, please! We love the routine of a warm bath, then donning clean and cozy pajamas afterward, and snuggling up with a bubble-bath-scented child for a good bedtime story. Some kids love the relaxing warm water, the bubbles (if they’re lucky), and the thought of having a mini swimming pool all to themselves. And, well, some kids would happily go without getting wet at all. Ever! A bath? No thanks! For both reasons, your young readers are going to love these five splashtacular kids’ books about bathtime. Dive right in and read away!

Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath

Written by Todd Tarpley

Illustrated by Vin Vogel

Have you ever entered the bathroom after a child has taken a bath and discovered water is everywhere? On the ceilings, on the walls, and all over the floor. Then this is the book for your little waterlogged reader. With an imagination to boot, young Will knows just how to make the most of bathtime. He makes a wild and sudsy mess of the bathroom while attempting to rescue his dad from wild, poisonous flies and a wild, angry alligator. Ninja to the rescue! At first, Dad is apprehensive about all of the action, but soon he is joining in on the fun too. But what will mom think? The digital illustrations pop with energy as Naughty Ninja whizzes from one imaginative moment to the next.

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Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Two Lions | January 1, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1542094337

Time for a Bath

Written by Phillis Gershator

Illustrated by David Walker

If you are having trouble enticing your little one into the tub, Time for a Bath is a great choice for getting kids excited. The story follows bunny through his daily adventures of getting dirty and then describes how taking a bath is just as much fun as his daily mischief. The softly colored illustrations add a whimsical and entertaining touch.

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Ages 3-5 | Publisher: Sterling Children’s Books | October 7, 2014 | ISBN-13: 978-1454910329

Peep and Egg: I’m Not Taking a Bath

Written by Laura Gehl

Illustrated by Joyce Wan

Peep and Egg is a popular picture book series for toddlers and preschoolers. In this story, Egg is reluctant to take a bath even after playing in the mud. Is there any way that Peep can persuade Egg to take a bath? The real question we should be asking: Will Peep ever be able to get Egg out of the tub once the little chick discovers just how fun taking a bath is? The ending of this book is wholly satisfying and quite funny.

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Ages 2-6 | Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux | 2017 | ISBN-13: 978-0374303273

The Pigeon Needs a Bath!

Written and Illustrated by Mo Willems

Why take a bath when you had one last month? A lot of convincing will have to take place if Pigeon is going to make it into the tub. What if the water is too hot, too cold, or too deep? This entertaining picture book has all the humor and attitude that Pigeon fans have come to expect.

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Ages 3-5 | Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children | 2014 | ISBN-13: 978-1423190875

Barnyard Bath!

Written and Illustrated by Sandra Boynton

Do you want a book that you can take right into the water? Then Barnyard Bath! is the one you’re looking for. With all the rhyme and rhythm readers love about Sandra Boynton’s books, this waterproof delight is the ideal bait for luring your little one right into the tub.

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Ages 0-4 | Publisher: Workman Publishing Company | November 27, 2008 | ISBN-13: 978-0761147183

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