What Would Happen If You Never Took a Bath? - by Thomas Kingsley Troupe (Paperback)

About the Book

"I'M NOT TAKING A BATH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never washed up? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not bathing on your body--and your social life! Fun facts, tips for good hygiene, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning in this illustrated narrative nonfiction title"--

Book Synopsis

I'M NOT TAKING A BATH! What would happen if you took it to the extreme and never washed up? This humorous, fact-based cautionary tale shows the effects of not bathing on your body--and your social life! For kids who want to know the why of everything, author Thomas Kingsley Troupe takes readers down an imaginative, subtly instructive path of what ifs. If you never take a bath, body odor gives way to itchy skin, acne, and infections, leading to the conclusion that keeping clean is good after all. Expressive illustrations bring these narrative nonfiction stories to life. Fun facts, tips for good hygiene, a glossary, and further resources enhance learning.

Review Quotes

"An excellent addition to school libraries looking to add some zest to their health collections." --School Library Journal

"Fun and informative, and highly recommended for elementary school, and community library books-in-series collections." --Midwest Book Review

"They have a charming re-readability that makes them enjoyable on the second pass. A great collection of titles that encourages young readers to learn more about themselves and their peers." --School Library Journal

"With its lighthearted but realistic approach to a serious topic, this book would be a great addition to any early childhood collection on good hygiene." --Children's Literature