Synopses & Reviews
In this raucous tale, the Knight, the Duke, the Queen--and eventually the whole court--all try to lure King Bidgood from his cozy bathtub, but he won't get out! Will anyone
be able to solve this problem?
In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of a Caldecott Honor favorite, this new edition features a hardcover book and a musical CD with six original songs ranging in style from a minuet to a rap. Perfect entertainment for bath time or for bedtime, the joyful music and hilarious rhyming tale will provide hours of fun for young readers.
Review
A Caldecott Honor Book
An ALA Notable Childrenand#8217;s Book
Aand#160;School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and#8220;Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.and#8221;--Booklist and#160; "[A] humorously original tale. . . . A voluptuous book."and#8212;School Library Journal
Synopsis
In this funny bath-time story, a stubborn king refuses to leave his bathtub. After all, why should he? He can dance, sing, fish, play, and even eat in his wonderful tub.
One by one, the Knight, the Queen, the Duke--and eventually all the members of the King's Court--try to persuade King Bidgood to leave his sumptuous bath. No luck
Why the King finally leaves his bath makes for a delightful surprise ending to this delightful tale.
Award-winning author Audrey Wood and her husband, artist Don Wood, created this classic picture book that continues to amuse and entrance children of all ages.
This book has won the following awards:
Caldecott Honor BookAmerican Library Association Notable BookSchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Synopsis
In this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. and#8220;Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.and#8221;--
BooklistSynopsis
This Caldecott Honor favorite includes an audio CD.and#160;
Synopsis
In this rousing work of musical theater, six original songs by childrens musicians Carl and Jennifer Shaylen bring the characters of the book to life. Children will be delighted by the spirited voices of the Page, the Duke, the Knight, and the Queen, as well as the unruly King Bidgood, who refuses to abandon his bath and rule his kingdom. “This is a satisfying and extremely high quality complement to a wonderful story.”--
Publishers WeeklyAbout the Author
Audrey Woodandnbsp;is the author of many books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House,andnbsp;Piggies,andnbsp;Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgoodand#39;s in the Bathtub, Heckedy Peg, and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were illustrated by her husband, Don Wood. The Woods divide theirandnbsp;time between California and Hawaii.andnbsp;Donandnbsp;Woodandnbsp;is the illustrator ofandnbsp;many beloved books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House, Piggies, Caldecott Honor Book King Bidgoodand#39;s in the Bathtub,andnbsp;Heckedyandnbsp;Peg,andnbsp;and Piggy Pie Po, all of which were written by his wife, Audrey Wood.andnbsp;The Woods divide their time between California and Hawaii.