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Green Bath

By Margaret Mahy
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Green Bath by Margaret Mahy is a delightful children's tale about a young boy named Sammy whose dull grey bath transforms into a vibrant green one, taking him on an unexpected adventure. As the bath develops pirate-like features, it bravely sails through rich, whimsical illustrations, providing Sammy with an unforgettable journey of imagination and excitement.
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You might enjoy this tale if you love quirky children's stories filled with imagination and adventure. It's a delightful read about a magical bath journey that sparks creativity and fun, perfect for young readers who enjoy whimsical and enchanting tales.

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Two the world's most beloved picture book creators are reunited for this galloping, free-spirited romp. It begins with Sammy, who has to get clean for a visit from Grandma. Worse, it's a bath in the strange tub his dad just bought at a tag sale! But the magic of the tub soon has Sammy roaring out to sea. Full color.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Bath-time turns into a fantastical adventure in the hands of two of the world's most-loved picture book creators. The story begins with Sammy, whose obnoxious neighbours get to go to the beach in their brand-new boat while he has to get clean for a visit from grandma. Worse, it's a bath in the strange tub his dad just bought at a garage sale!

But the magic of the tub soon has Sammy roaring out to sea, befriending a giant sea serpent, conquering pirates in a huge soapy battle, and returning home with the greatest of treasures. Bath-time will never be the same! (Plus Grandma's got a few surprises of her own!)

Green Bath by Margaret Mahy is sure to enthral young readers with its whimsical charm and adventurous spirit.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780545206679

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 June 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Margaret Mahy Young Adult

About the Author

Margaret Mahy (1936-2012) worked as a librarian in her native New Zealand before becoming a full-time writer in 1980. Beloved by generations of readers, she wrote over 150 books for children and young adults, and in 2006, she received the Hans Christian Andersen Award (the Nobel Prize of children's books) for her contribution to children's literature.

Steven Kellogg has illustrated more than a hundred books, including IS YOUR MAMA A LLAMA? and THE DAY JIMMY'S BOA ATE THE WASH. He has also retold and illustrated the adventures of tall-tale heroes such as Paul Bunyan, Mike Fink, and Johnny Appleseed. He lives in Essex, New York.

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