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Written by Wade Bradford
Illustrated by Micha Archer
Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2017. Informational.

A look at bathtime around the world explores the many ways in which people bath. -Publisher

Written by Alice B. McGinty
Illustrated by David Roberts
San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2021. Picture Book.

Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby--and the house is in chaos. -Publisher

By Jarrett Lerner
New York: Simon Spotlight, 2023. Easy Reader.

Nat the Cat must take a bath. But first, he wants his toys. Then he won't get in the tub without bubbles. And of course, he'll need a towel. As Nat the Cat keeps coming up with excuses to not get in the bath, the narrator can't help but wonder if he's hiding something--like a fear of water. -Publisher

By Mo Willems
New York: Hyperion Books for Children, an imprint of Disney Book Group, 2014. Picture Book.

The Pigeon is dirty and he needs a bath, but he won't go willingly. -Publisher

Written by Todd Tarpley
Illustrated by Vin Vogel
New York : Two Lions, 2019. Picture Book.

After crossing raging rivers and tromping through the jungle, Naughty Ninja returns to his secret ninja training camp for lunch. But when he gets inside, his parents tell him he needs a bath. Before Naughty Ninja gets in the tub, he notices poisonous flies and an angry alligator circling his dad, who doesn't even seem to know he's in trouble. Good thing Naughty Ninja is around to save the day! Amid sudsy fun, a boy's imaginary ninja life and his everyday world collide in the ultimate bath time adventure. -Publisher

By David Elliot
Wellington, New Zealand: Gecko Press, 2019. Picture Book.

Pig has been looking forward to a lovely peaceful bath all day. In come Sheep, Cow and Horse - they are very noisy! What can Pig do to make them go away? -Publisher

By Alastair Heim
New York : Simon Spotlight, 2022. Easy Reader.

Big Bub the monster needs a bath, but his bathtub is too small. What will he do? He will try everything! -Publisher

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