Home › Books for Ages 4–8 › King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
  • King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood book cover
  • King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood book cover
1 2

King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

by Audrey Wood

A royal court, gathered at the bath

Critically Recognized
$18.74 USD
$31.24 USD $18.74 USD
Save 40%

Hardcover New

Format

Print BookCurrently viewing Hardcover $18.74 USD$31.24 USD
Print BookAvailable Paperback $12.56 USD$20.94 USD
Delivery to your door
In stock·Dispatches in 1–2 business days
Standard shipping* from $4.35
Standard shipping transit* 5–8 business days after dispatch

Faster options are available.

Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.
Secure checkout
American Express Apple Pay DiscoverGoogle Pay Mastercard PayPalVisa
30-day eligible returns Returns & refunds policy

Awards & Recognition

  • Award recognition

    Caldecott Honor Book

    Named a Caldecott Honor Book.

  • Editorial selection

    American Library Association Notable Book

    Named an American Library Association Notable Book.

  • Critical praise

    Booklist praise

    Booklist praised the book's visual appeal, panache, and sly wit.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A royal court, gathered at the bath

King Bidgood turns an ordinary royal duty into a stubbornly amusing standoff: he stays in the bathtub while members of his court take turns trying to get him out. The tub becomes the setting for dancing, singing, fishing, playing, and eating, giving the story a clear, playful structure built around each new attempt. Its humor comes from the contrast between the king’s elaborate bath-time activities and the court’s inability to move him along. The description promises a surprise in the reason he finally leaves, without giving it away.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • A read-aloud choice for children ages 4–8.
  • For young readers who enjoy humorous stories about royal characters and playful mischief.
  • A fit for families looking for a picture book organized around repeated attempts and a surprise ending.

Themes

StubbornnessBath-time playRoyal courtHumor

Based on publisher information and book metadata.

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
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.

In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.

For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.

Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.

Customer reviews

M
AlbakiReads
Malaika Taylor

I highly recommend to for anyone looking for inner clarity

T
AlbakiReads
Thomas DiMassa

Great service and fast service

E
AlbakiReads
Ella

Great shopping experience! The book arrived quickly, was well packaged, and matched the description perfectly. I would definitely shop with you again

O
AlbakiReads
Olivia

Smooth.