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Time for a Bath, Animals

Bathtime non-fiction full of splashy animals and facts
Brief Description
Did you know that some brave birds help crocodiles clean their teeth, or that beavers use their claws to comb their fur? Can you imagine if your bath was full of snow instead of warm water? Surprisingly, polar bears still get hot, so the snow helps... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A gentle non-fiction book full of squeaky clean animals and splash-tastic facts.

A gentle non-fiction book full of squeaky clean animals and splash-tastic facts.

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Did you know that some brave birds help crocodiles clean their teeth, or that beavers use their claws to comb their fur? Can you imagine if your bath was full of snow instead of warm water? Surprisingly, polar bears still get hot, so the snow helps them cool off while also cleaning their fur!

Discover the sweet, snuggly, and sometimes surprising ways animals wash themselves - and each other - in this gentle introduction to non-fiction. Perfect for readers from 3+, this beautifully illustrated book shows all kinds of animals from around the world. Amazing facts are accompanied by simple questions, encouraging children to think about their own bathtime and how similar - or different - it is to the way animals wash.

With gently informative text from award-winning author and travel-writer Ben Lerwill, and adorable wildlife illustration by Maribel Lechuga, this is the perfect first non-fiction for young readers, and an ideal book to share together as you wind down after a bath and before bed.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800789838

Publisher: Templar Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Templar Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga
  • Illustrated by Maribel Lechuga

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 250.0mm

Height: 251.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Ben Lerwill (Author)
Ben is a multi award-winning travel writer and children's author based in the Cotswolds. His work appears in titles such as National Geographic Traveller, The Sunday Times and BBC Countryfile Magazine. His books for children often focus on wildlife and the natural world, and he has been shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children's Writing on Nature & Conservation. He lives in a small village with his wife, kids and a sporadically obedient dog.

Maribel Lechuga (Illustrator)
Maribel Lechuga is a freelance illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She has worked for clients all over the world, including Anaya, Edelvives, Usborne, Nosy Crow, Charlesbridge, Penguin Random House and Harper Collins. She loves nature, animal watching, hiking and a good conversation.


Instagram: @maribellechugaillustration
Website: www.maribellechuga.com



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