Suds Up with a Good Story
Did you know that January 8 is Bubble Bath Day? (Me, neither. Seriously, who comes up with these holidays?)
At my house, combining bathtime with storytime has proven a helpful tool in keeping the bedtime routine from dragging on and on. Read on for some of our favorite bathtime stories.
Younger Kids
The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
by Mo Willems
Silly pigeon is back, and he isn't too keen on taking a bath. Young children will enjoy helping you coax and cajole the pigeon into the bathtub in this 2014 goodreads Choice Award Winner. Check out the bookshelf below for more stories about the notorious pigeon.
Harry the Dirty Dog
by Gene Zion
Originally published in 1956, this classic tale hasn't lost its appeal! Harry does NOT like to take a bath, but when he gets SO dirty his own family doesn't recognize him, his attitude changes.
Hogwash
After the piglets play in the mud and spill gallons of paint, their mothers get them clean in an intricate contraption that is a feat of civil engineering. Kids of all ages will enjoy the detailed illustrations in this wordless picture book.
Older Kids
Animal Baths: Wild & Wonderful Ways Animals Get Clean
For older kids, learning about the unusual ways animals bathe -- from using mud, dust, and poop to having another animal do it for them -- will satisfy their curiosity. I guarantee you'll learn something new from reading this book!One Well: The Story of Water on Earth
Want to get your kids thinking about where all that tap water they take for granted comes from? Take a look at One Well. Your kids may be shocked to learn that North Americans use 55 times more water in a day than people in Ethiopia.
