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Whale in the Bath

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Whale in the Bath by Kylie Westaway is a delightful children's book about a young boy named Bruno who faces an unusual problem: there's a whale in his bathroom, making it impossible for him to have his bath. As Bruno tries to explain his predicament to his family, humour and imagination turn an ordinary household scene into a whimsical adventure. This story celebrates the power of creativity and determination through engaging illustrations and a playful narrative.
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Whale in the Bath

Bruno can't wash when there is a whale in the bath! Why won't anyone believe him? An irresistibly sweet read-aloud story perfect for those imaginative 3-6 year olds and their parents.

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'Bruno, get in the bath!' It's bathtime, but there's a whale in the tub and Bruno can't get in! No one in his family believes him and Bruno keeps being sent back to the bathroom until, at last, Bruno and the whale work out a very splashy solution. A wonderful story that humorously explores bathtime and a playful celebration of a child's imagination.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743318584

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 September 2014

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Tom Jellett
  • Illustrated by Tom Jellett

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 402g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Kylie Westaway has spent most of her life travelling and living in different countries. Her background is in theatre where she worked on the Australian production of The Lion King and for the Bell Shakespeare Company. Kylie spent a year teaching 2-6 year olds in South Korea and started working in publishing when she returned to Australia. She is a performed playwright and has written for magazines. Whale in the Bath is her first book.

Tom Jellett has illustrated a number of books for children including the extraordinarily successful My Dad Thinks He's Funny by Katrina Germein and the follow up My Dad Still Thinks He's Funny. Tom has also been an editorial illustrator for News Limited and been included in the Editorial and Book category for Illustrators 53, exhibited at the Society of Illustrators, New York in 2011 and 2013. He was also included in Communication Arts Illustration Annual 2012, 3x3 Children's Show No. 9, and was Highly Commended in the 2013 Illustrators Australia Awards.

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