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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

by Audrey Wood

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A royal court takes on bath time

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Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Caldecott Honor Book

    Named a Caldecott Honor Book.

  • Editorial selection

    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

    Named a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A royal court takes on bath time

King Bidgood’s bathtub becomes the setting for a comic standoff: the king finds plenty to do there, while members of his court take turns trying to get him out. The sequence of increasingly varied attempts gives the picture-book premise its shape, with the king’s reason for finally leaving held back as a surprise. The book brings together Audrey Wood’s story and illustrations by Don Wood, as everyday bath time expands into a royal court’s shared dilemma.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy humorous picture books
  • Families looking for a playful story to share around bath time
  • Young readers who enjoy stories with a repeating series of attempts and a surprise ending

Themes

Bath timeStubbornnessRoyal courtHumorPersistence

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Book overview

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
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