Bathtime: necessary evil or the best time of the day? Bathtime can be quite a struggle for some families \u2014 and even if your child usually can\u2019t wait to splash around, you\u2019re bound to experience weird hiccups of resistance on occasion. Fortunately, there are lots of great board books and picture books (including some waterproof ones!) that show just how fun bathtime can be. Here are some children\u2019s books that help to make tubby time terrific.<\/p>\n
no no 9780756611453 Bathtime Peekaboo!<\/i> by DK <\/p>\n
This book combines a touch-and-feel experience with a lift-the-flap experience, making it highly interactive and engaging for babies and toddlers. The photos include babies with bath-related objects. The text is simple, and the books are durable enough for the littlest of hands.<\/p>\n
9780593127773 How Do Bunnies Take Baths?<\/i> by Diane Muldrow, illustrated by David Walker <\/p>\n
Find out how various animals keep themselves clean with this adorable Little Golden Book<\/i>. From bunnies to elephants, young readers will discover interesting facts about their favorite animals.<\/p>\n
9781536202748 Get Out of My Bath!<\/i> by Britta Teckentrup <\/p>\n
Babies and toddlers will love this interactive board book about a young elephant who gets some unwanted visitors in her bath. With a bit of quick thinking, she gets rid of the other animals and relaxes in the tub\u2014alone.<\/p>\n
9781536207293 Swim with Little Fish!: Bath Book<\/i> by Lucy Cousins <\/p>\n
Your child can take Little Fish into the bath with them! They can dive below the surface and explore an underwater world with the colorful fish in the story. This waterproof edition is perfect for bathtime, mealtime, or anytime it\u2019s likely to get splashed with food or water. <\/p>\n
9781524765170 How Do You Take a Bath?<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/554239\/how-do-you-take-a-bath-by-kate-mcmullan-illustrated-by-sydney-hanson\/ by Kate McMullan, illustrated by Sydney Hanson <\/p>\n
How do animals get clean? Little piggies wallow in mud, mama monkey combs through fur, and cats lick themselves from head to toe. Adorable yet educational, what makes this book a true bath time gem are the hilarious depictions of kids trying out those same grooming techniques for themselves. <\/p>\n
9780593181959 The Big Bath House<\/i> by Kyo Maclear, illustrated by Gracey Zhang <\/p>\n
Culture, family, and body positivity combine into a beautiful picture book about traditional Japanese baths. A little girl travels to Japan, where all the women in the family go to an onsen (communal bath house) together. Gorgeous illustrations and lively text show readers that the human body is beautiful in every size, shape, age, and stage.<\/p>\n
9781101933947 Bathtime Mathtime<\/i> https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/258550\/bathtime-mathtime-by-danica-mckellar-illustrated-by-alicia-padron\/ by Danica McKellar, illustrated by Alicia Padr\u00f3n <\/p>\n
One, two, three bubbles. Add one more and now you\u2019ve got four! Math wiz Danica McKellar introduces the early addition concept of counting on in this delightful board book all about bath time. Rhyming text and adorable illustrations make this book a tubful of fun. <\/p>\n
9780803741010 Walrus in the Bathtub<\/i> by Deborah Underwood, illustrated by Matt Hunt <\/p>\n
Kids who love to play in the bathtub for hours will adore this sweet and funny picture book about a family\u2019s unexpected visitor. A walrus settles into the family\u2019s bathtub and has no plans to leave, even when they make several subtle and not-so-subtle attempts to get rid of him.<\/p>\n
9780593520635 Scaredy Bath<\/i> by Zo\u00eb Foster Blake, illustrated by Daniel Gray-Barnett <\/p>\n