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Bath Time!

by Sandra Boynton

Book Details

Publisher:Workman Publishing Company
Published:2008
Pages:194
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

Age Range:6-10

About This Book

Featuring a beachful of bare-bellied hippos—including one tiny baby who can only say “Bee Bo”—the Belly Button Book is a quirky addition to the phenomenally successful Boynton on Board series. Every page captivates with Sandra Boynton’s inimitable illustrations and joyful rhyming text: Soon after dark, upon the beach, we sing a hippo song, and if you’re feeling in the mood, we hope you’ll sing along: “Belly Belly Button, you’re oh so fine. Ooo, Belly Button, I’m so happy you’re mine.” Shiny and

Our Review

This charming board book brings the whimsical world of Boynton's hippos to the familiar ritual of bath time, transforming an everyday routine into a joyful celebration. Through her signature rhythmic text and expressive animal characters, the author captures the playful energy of splashing, washing, and drying off. The sturdy pages and rounded corners make this an ideal choice for small hands to explore independently, while the simple, repetitive phrases encourage early language development. Parents will appreciate how this bathing book naturally incorporates early learning concepts like body parts and sequencing.

What sets this apart is how effectively it addresses common toddler resistance to washing up by framing the experience as pure fun rather than a chore. The cheerful illustrations of hippos enjoying their tub time create positive associations with hygiene routines, making it particularly valuable for families struggling with bath time battles. This engaging story about getting clean manages to be both entertaining and practical, leaving little ones excited for their next splash-filled adventure.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction