King Bidgood's in the Bathtub - by Audrey Wood (Paperback)

About the Book

After 25 years, King Bidgood is still in the bathtub in this Caldecott Honor-winning classic. Full color.

Book Synopsis

In this funny bath-time story, a stubborn king refuses to leave his bathtub. After all, why should he? He can dance, sing, fish, play, and even eat in his wonderful tub.

One by one, the Knight, the Queen, the Duke--and eventually all the members of the King's Court--try to persuade King Bidgood to leave his sumptuous bath. No luck!

Why the King finally leaves his bath makes for a delightful surprise ending to this delightful tale.

Award-winning author Audrey Wood and her husband, artist Don Wood, created this classic picture book that continues to amuse and entrance children of all ages.

This book has won the following awards:

Caldecott Honor BookAmerican Library Association Notable BookSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Review Quotes

"A humorously original tale. A voluptuous book." - School Library Journal
"Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again." - Booklist

About the Author

DON AND AUDREY WOOD are the husband-and-wife creators of many beloved books for children, including The Napping House, Piggies, Heckedy Peg, and King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, a Caldecott Honor Book. The Woods live in Hawaii. www.audreywood.com