How to Give Your Cat a Bath

Name: How to Give Your Cat a Bath
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781774883631
Price: 19.0 NZD
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By Nicola Winstanley and John Martz

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Summary

How to Give Your Cat a Bath by Nicola Winstanley and John Martz is a delightful children's book that explores the humorous and often chaotic adventure of trying to give a cat a bath. Through playful illustrations and witty storytelling, the book captures the unexpected antics that result when the determined little girl tries to follow a step-by-step guide, showcasing the charming unpredictability of cats. It's a fun read for children and cat lovers alike.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate humorous tales featuring endearing characters and playful illustrations. It's perfect for young readers who love cats and enjoy stories that explore fun, unexpected adventures with a touch of chaos and charm.

How to Give Your Cat a Bath

In this hilarious and clever "how-to" from the creator of "Cinnamon Baby, " a little girl and a know-it-all narrator (who really doesn't know it all) are thwarted by a cat who refuses to take a bath. Full color.

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In this hilarious and clever how-to picture book, a little girl and a know-it-all narrator are thwarted by a cat who refuses to take a bath. The perfect read-aloud for fans of Snappsy the Alligator and Interrupting Chicken.

Step one - fill the bath

Step two - put the cat in the bath

Step three - put shampoo on the cat

Step four - rinse the cat

Step five - dry the cat

Seems simple, right? One problem - the cat has no intention of doing ANY of these things! Watch as the steps keep changing, the cat keeps escaping, the girl keeps eating cookies, and the mess keeps escalating. Soon it's not just the cat who needs a bath - it's the whole house!

This spoof on an instruction manual features an increasingly bewildered human, a nonchalant cat, and a know-it-all narrator... who really doesn't know it all. How DO you give a cat a bath? Read on to find out!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

How to Give Your Cat a Bath by Nicola Winstanley and John Martz has been widely praised for its humour and engaging storytelling. Featured in several top lists, it's noted for its laugh-out-loud narrative that both children and adults will enjoy. The illustrations are described as delightfully expressive and complement the amusing narrative, making it an excellent choice for early readers or group reading. Critics have highlighted its entertaining storyline, which unfolds with wit, capturing the chaos and charm of trying to bathe a cat.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781774883631

Publisher: Tundra Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: Canada

Imprint: Tundra Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 36

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational John Martz Nicola Winstanley Penguin Books

About the Author

NICOLA WINSTANLEY has always believed in the power of stories to bring comfort. She is the author of The Pirate's Bed, A Bedtime Yarn, How to Give Your Cat a Bath and Cinnamon Baby, which won an honor prize for the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award and was shortlisted for the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award. Nicola lives in Hamilton, Ontario, with her family, a huge cat and a tiny dog. JOHN MARTZ is an illustrator, cartoonist and designer. He is the author and illustrator of Evie and the Truth About Witches, Burt's Way Home, A Cat Named Tim and Other Stories and the illustrator of Who's on First? and Crocodile Hungry. His work has also appeared in MAD Magazine and The Nib. He lives in Toronto.

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