Bath Time for Everyone - by Anita Bijsterbosch (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"Good clean nighttime fun." - Kirkus Reviews

Deemed a Best Book of the Year author by Kirkus Reviews, Anita Bijsterbosch is known for her captivating storytelling in Everybody is Yawning. Bath Time for Everyone offers a surprising take on bathtime routines.

It's bath time! Kitty is a bit dirty. After Kitty, all the other animals also take a bath one by one, each in their own way. And Georgie? Is he going to wash himself, too? Join Kitty and the others in a playful exploration of baths and washes. With Bijsterbosch's signature charm, toddlers are introduced to the joys of cleanliness in a relatable and engaging manner. Each animal in the story takes its turn in the bath, showcasing diverse approaches to washing up.

Moreover, as part of Clavis' toddler book series, Bathtime for Everyone focuses on the child's daily life, making it educational, entertaining, and recognizable. Fans of Bijsterbosch's previous works, such as Hide & Seek Chameleon and Everyone is Yawning, will delight in this new addition to her collection.

With adorable illustrations and a delightful storyline, this sweet picture book promises to be a favorite read-aloud for both children and caregivers, making bathtime a fun and enjoyable experience for all!

Bathtime for Everyone invites toddlers aged 24 months and up on a delightful journey through the daily ritual of baths.From the bestselling author of Everybody is Yawning.

Review Quotes

"Everyone has fun in the tub.

Who enjoys the pre-bedtime ritual of a fun soak more--young Georgie or his toy animals? It's a toss-up, as kids will learn from this rollicking tale, originally published in Belgium and the Netherlands and translated from Dutch. The book first describes how a crew of critters--stand-ins for Georgie's own stuffed-toy menagerie--derive pleasure from their bubbly escapades. Each lathery lark is preceded by the cheerful, boldfaced jingle, "Bath time, [animal name]!" What fun! Bear bathes beneath some grapevines and munches on grapes. Crocodile soaks while waving his tail to a musical beat. Elephant showers off using her own trunk and with some help from Mouse, who sprays her with a watering can. Elephant then reciprocates by hosing Mouse with her trunk. Hippo hangs upside down from a branch and dips her ears into her tub, the better to clean them. After the animals have donned their pajamas, it's Georgie's turn for a playful, refreshing soak before he puts on his own pj's, reads a bedtime story with his treasured, freshly bathed pals, and says good night. This endearing offering, a very pleasant addition to bedtime-story shelves, will satisfy children with its sweet depiction of familiar, structured routines; they'll also appreciate the animals' unique bathtime regimens, which incorporate onomatopoeic sound effects. The colorful illustrations feature charming, expressive characters. Brown-haired Georgie is pale-skinned.

Good clean nighttime fun." - Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Anita Bijsterbosch was born in the Netherlands and has loved reading her entire life. As a child, she could spend hours poring through books, looking at pictures and hoping one day she could make such beautiful illustrations herself. After high school, Anita took drawing and painting lessons and practiced on her own until she had mastered many illustration techniques. When her children were young, Anita read to them every night and became inspired to write and illustrate her own children's books. Her first book, "Whose Hat Is That?," was awarded the Key Colors International Illustrators Award in 2012, and she has been creating books ever since.