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I'm Terrified of Bath Time

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I'm Terrified of Bath Time by Simon Rich and Tom Toro is a charming children's book that chronicles the amusing story of a young child's imaginative resistance to bath time. The protagonist's vivid imagination brings the fear of baths to life, envisioning it as a terrifying ordeal, leading to a series of humorous and endearing adventures. With creativity and warmth, this book portrays the everyday comedy of childhood fears, inviting readers to see the fun in facing them.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate humorous and imaginative children's stories that explore the everyday adventures and challenges kids face. With its delightful illustrations and clever storytelling, it offers a playful take on the common childhood fear of bath time, making it both entertaining and relatable for young readers.

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I'm Terrified of Bath Time

A hilarious and clever bath-time picture book by humorist, novelist, and TV writer Simon Rich, with illustrations by Tom Toro (How to Potty Train Your Porcupine).

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And so begins a hilarious dip into the choppy waters of a nightly ritual that parents and children alike often dread. Filled with soapsuds, rubber duckies, and existential angst, Simon Rich's debut picture book is a splashy tale of cleanliness—and survival.

This irreverent read-aloud treat about facing fear and embracing adventure might just change the way you see bath time (and your bathroom) forever.

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The book has been praised for its clever approach to addressing toddler bath time fears, making it a hit for storytime. It is celebrated for its humour and engaging illustrations, appealing to both young children and adults. Not only has it won awards, but it also provides a comedic yet effective way to modify bath-related behaviour in children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316628334

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 April 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 495g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Simon Rich has written for Saturday Night Live, Pixar, and The Simpsons. He is the creator and showrunner of Man Seeking Woman (FXX) and Miracle Workers (TBS), which he based on his books. His other collections include New Teeth, Hits and Misses, Spoiled Brats, and Ant Farm. He is a frequent contributor to the New Yorker.

Tom Toro is a cartoonist and writer. He is the author-illustrator of How to Potty Train Your Porcupine. Over two hundred of his cartoons have been published in the New Yorker since 2010. Tom lives in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, kid, and cat.

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