Book Review of The Pirates of Bathtub Bay
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The Pirates of Bathtub Bay
Written by Tom Clark
Illustrated by Ishika Sharma
Ages: 4+ | 38 Pages
Publisher: Book Logix (2024) | ISBN-13: 9781665308939
What to Expect: Imagination, adventure, bathtime, and pirates.
In this cute and enjoyable picture book, readers can join an unnamed protagonist on his final bath time adventure before he transitions to showers, more common for older children.
The seas are rough and the weather wild, but the captain and crew of the Old Wooden Walrus are ready for one last bathtime adventure—they’re seeking the Golden Duck! The unnamed protagonist, a brave young soul, is at the forefront of this daring mission. The dangers are many and varied, from mermaids with terrible singing voices to tentacled sea monsters that smell really bad. Luckily, the captain is well equipped, with his trusty map and brave first mate. Giant, whale-eating bubble and crushing waterfalls threaten the ship, but the skeleton crew remains steadfast—they know they must find the treasure tonight or never because the captain is getting too old for bathtime!
The story celebrates the power of imagination to find play and excitement in everyday objects and events, humorously juxtaposing the boy’s real family with the wild characters in his head. The vibrant digital artwork helps with this juxtaposition, inviting readers to laugh at a sharp-toothed mermaid with his sister’s face or the vision of a pirate ship being swallowed up by bath bubbles. The humor in the story is sure to keep the readers entertained. At the end of the story, a glossary helps readers recognize and remember unfamiliar terms, while the simple rhyming text is ideal for developing literacy skills.
The Pirates of Bathtub Bay is not just a fun and funny read, but a source of inspiration
for readers to embark on their own imaginative adventures.
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About the Author
Toms Clark’s journey started in morning radio in Atlanta on Power 99 as Traffic reporter, Major Tom. Moving his way up to Sports Director Producer for the “Breakfast Club” morning show, they won National acclaim as the #1 rated Morning Show in Atlanta, making the cover of Hitmakers Magazine.
Tom then moved to TV, where he co-hosted Peachtree Morning on NBC, winning an Emmy for Best Host, and then won two more Emmys for shows on Turner South & TBS. Becoming a full-time Actor, Tom has been featured in hundreds of Feature Films, TV Shows, Commercials, and Corporate Films.
His most recent movie credits include “Neon Highway” with Beau Bridges, “Blue Miracle” with Dennis Quaid, “Anchorman 2”, “Ironman 3”, “Secretariat”, “What to Expect When Your Expecting” and can be seen with Michelle Pfeiffer and Aaron Eckert on “The First Lady” from Showtime. Tom also won Game Show Networks Coast to Coast search for a Game Show Host, beating all hosts from New York to L.A., and most recently was voted “Trade Show Host” of the decade from 2010-2020 by his peers.
Tom’s passion for writing started when he had children, and he continues to write, releasing The Pirates of Bathtub Bay. He has two more completed children’s books and two screenplays and has written for TV, radio, and the corporate world over the last 30 years. He has four children and two grandkids, has been married to his wife Donna for over 30 years, and became an Ironman in 2019, completing the grueling 140.6-mile journey.
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