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Kittens Do Not Care for Baths

By Ali Rutstein
Series: Preschool Problems
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Dad says it's time for a bath, but Maya is certain that kittens do not need baths. In fact, this curious kitten would much rather hunt for prey and climb trees all night than wash herself and get ready for bed. Can this feisty kitten be... Read More
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Kittens Do Not Care for Baths is a spirited and funny picture book to encourage even the most rebellious kids to jump in the bath and get ready for sleep.

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Dad says it's time for a bath, but Maya is certain that kittens do not need baths. In fact, this curious kitten would much rather hunt for prey and climb trees all night than wash herself and get ready for bed. Can this feisty kitten be coaxed into starting her night-time routine?

Preschool Problems is a brilliant new series about all the big problems faced by our littlest people!

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  • Kittens Do Not Care for Baths
    Kittens Do Not Care for Baths
    Dad says it's time for a bath, but Maya is certain that kittens do not need baths. In fact, this curious kitten would much rather hunt for prey and climb trees all night than wash herself and get ready for bed. Can this feisty kitten be coaxed into starting her night-time routine? Preschool Problems is a brilliant new series about...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761213274

Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Bright Light Books

Illustration: Full colour

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Niña Nill

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 348g

Pages: 24

Collections

Ali Rutstein Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Preschool Problems

About the Author

Originally from England, Ali Rutstein moved to Australia over twenty years ago. She is now firmly settled in Brisbane, where she lives with her partner, three sons, and an assortment of disobedient pets. Ali has a background in zoology and scientific writing, but much prefers writing picture books for children. She writes stories inspired by her passion for wildlife and steals ideas from amusing conversations with her children.

Niña Nill is a children's book creator based in Australia, where she lives with her husband, two adorable kids, and a growing number of houseplants. She loves illustrating stories for children, from the magical and whimsical to the quiet and ordinary. One of her earliest memories is copying her mum's drawing of a cat under a row of flowers and she has been drawing ever since.

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