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T
I M E
B A T H
illustrated by
David Walker
Sterling, 2014
(now Union Square & Co.)
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Sequel
to: T I
M E for
a
H
U G
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Scholastic
Book Club, February 2016
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Board book and cloth editions
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Chinese
edition, with glitter!
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Japanese
edition
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From the book jacket:
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No matter the season...
Whatever the
reason...
Rub-dub-dub,
splish and splash...
What time is
it?
T
I
M E for
a
B
A
T
H!
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| A
little about the book: |
My editor, Allison Brydon, suggested
the theme of bath time for our
second bunny book. For months we
splashed words back and forth that
would best evoke the joys of both
messiness and cleanliness. I'm
grateful for her collaboration! And
David Walker's bunnies are as lively
and loving as ever.
Bath time can be difficult, and not
just for the child. I remember the
first time I bathed my new born
daughter. How scary it was! It was a
shock for her too. Maybe my fear was
contagious. I'm glad to report that
all ended well––bath time was a
happy time from then on.
Problems with bath time? I hope a
confident, relaxed, and playful
attitude, plus no-tears
shampoo, bubbles to blow,
water-friendly toys, and songs and
stories like this one will do the
trick. Please let me
know! Your bath time pix welcome
too.
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| From
the reviews: |
“The two bunnies from Time for a
Hug return in a bath-themed
sequel, which aims to establish a
cause-and-effect relationship in
readers’ minds: playing and
mess-making are great, but getting
cleaned up afterward is part of the
deal. The smaller tan bunny takes
several baths in the story, the first
of which occurs after a pancake
breakfast that leaves the kitchen in
disarray ('Spills and spatters, goop
and grit./ Fill the tub—What time is
it?'). Various seasonal escapades—a
summer trip to the beach, outdoor play
in spring and autumn, and a messy day
of painting indoors in winter—also
result in baths, all of which the
bunny submits to happily. Walker’s
soft paintings underscore this mood of
positivity, highlighting the small
bunny’s independence (but also its
loving relationship with its parent)
in every scene. Ages 3–5.”––
Publishers Weekly
"Gershator and Walker’s bunnies from Time
for a Hug (co-authored by Mim
Green, 2013) return to explore the
seasons and reasons for bathtime.
With the same tender affection between
the two rabbits found in the first
book, the parent-and-child pair makes
its way through the seasons, with lots
of opportunities for mess. 'Dig a
hole, / plant a pit, / water and weed—
/ What time is it? // Time for a
bath!' The seasons fly by,
illustrations showing the little bunny
playing in a spring garden, having ice
cream on a summer beach, making a mud
pie at a fall playground and painting
on a winter day. The rhyming story
finishes each vignette with the
refrain, 'What time is it?' Children
will quickly chime in: 'Time for a
bath!' In this household, bathtime is
a good time to make things fresh and
new again. The gray parent bunny is
watchful and loving, receiving the
reward of a towel-wrapped, worn-out
little one, peacefully drifting off to
sleep. Walker’s soft tones and
engaging full-page spreads spill over
with gentleness...."––Kirkus
Reviews
"My children have been enjoying Time
For a Hug for quite some time
now. I always get excited when my
daughter picks it out for bedtime
reading because I know she will be
especially cuddly as we read it! The
simple, yet sweet story with fabulous
illustrations has made it a favorite.
So I knew when I heard there was a
follow-up, that it would be a hit in
our home!
Time For a Bath is a fun little
tale that makes making messes and
getting clean fun. Bunny is too cute
splashing in puddles and having fun!
My kids pointed out all the things
that bunny did that they like to
do....This book is simply adorable and
sweet. And if you do have a child who
doesn't like bath time it could be a
fun way to show how fun it is!"––Momma
Drama
"Rhyming text and bright illustrations
take readers through seasonal toddler
fun and messes with a mother rabbit
and her offspring. Enjoying everything
from a muddy spring garden and a sunny
day at the beach to fall leaves and
winter days spent indoors painting,
the little bunny plays, explores, and
gets really dirty. The refrain, 'What
time is it?/Time for a bath!'
transitions the youngster into the tub
for bubbly fun. The charming,
soft-focus illustrations are perfect
for the audience, and the simple and
rhythmic text invites participation. A
nice choice for preschool read-alouds
or one-on-one sharing." ––School
Library Journal
“From sandy toes in summer to
mucky mud pies in fall, the mother and
child first seen in Time for a Hug
(2012) are back getting messy
throughout the four seasons. As the
two endearing rabbits cook in the
kitchen, plant in the garden, and
paint at home, they pair their
constant good times with a whole
variety of messes.... The little one
never complains about taking a bath;
indeed, an abundance of bubbles and
toys keep the bunny happy and busy.
Then “Rub-a-dub-dub”—once out of the
tub for the last go-round, it’s time
for bed. Soft, muted colors create a
cozy and inviting scene, while the
square format is perfect for young
audiences. A splendid and splashy
choice for storytime or individual lap
reading.” –– Booklist
Online
Time for a Bath is a great
way for kids to get excited about
taking a bath! It is definitely the
perfect book if you are having
trouble enticing your little
one to into the tub. This book
follows bunny through his daily
adventures of getting dirty and then
describes how taking a bath is just
as much fun as his daily mischief!
Little ones won’t be able to stop
giggling as bunny splashes in the
puddles, eats a drippy banana split,
paints a picture, and goes to the
beach. The repetition of the
words “Time for a bath,”
creates anticipation and
encourages children to engage with
the text and story—they’ll be
excited about turning the page
just to say the words “time for a
bath.” This is a great book to learn
vocabulary, practice early reading,
and showcase how much fun baths
can be for little ones.
The illustrations are colorful,
simple, whimsical and entertaining.
Time for a Bath, is a great
pre bath time read for children ages
2 to 6. It definitely makes a
positive and impressionable
splash about taking a bath! –– The
Children’s Book Review
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