Bathe the Cat
Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty, published by Chronicle Books in 2021, is a lively picture book that captures the humorous chaos of a family cleaning day. With 48 pages, this edition presents a playful narrative where the family cat cleverly disrupts their chores, leading to a series of amusing mishaps. The story unfolds with bouncy rhymes that engage young readers, making it an ideal choice for read-aloud sessions.
In this entertaining tale, readers will find a delightful mix of family dynamics and feline antics as the cat evades bath time, prompting the family to tackle chores in increasingly absurd ways. The book features a loving biracial family with two dads, offering a positive representation of LGBTQ+ characters. With its accessible text and vibrant illustrations, Bathe the Cat is perfect for children who enjoy stories about animals and family life, making it a charming addition to any bookshelf.
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Cats + water: What could go wrong? This riotous romp of a picture book follows a frantic family as they try to get some chores done–with no help from the family cat, who keeps scrambling the list of chores to hilarious effect. Get ready for a rollicking read-aloud with a truly purrfect ending.
It’s cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of mopping the floor or feeding the fish, the family is soon busy rocking the rug, vacuuming the lawn, and sweeping the dishes. Bouncy rhyme carries the story headlong into the growing hilarity, until finally Dad restores some kind of order–but will the cat avoid getting his whiskers wet?
HILARIOUS READ-ALOUD: Word scrambles are a delight in this silly rhyming picture book! Kids will love the accessible rhyming text, and emerging readers will be able to anticipate words after repeated reads, making for an engaging and interactive read-aloud experience.
CATNIP FOR CAT LOVERS: This sweet and sneaky feline will do anything to get out of having a bath! Ample cat antics and scenes of increasing mischief (and increasing chaos!) around the house will tickle young readers and entice parents–particularly those with a furry feline of their own in the house.
TWO DADS LEAD THE WAY: Dad and Papa are the heads of this large and loving biracial family, mirroring illustrator David Roberts’ own orientation and providing picture book readers with a positive depiction of LGBTQ+ characters in a fun and funny family story.
WINNING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR TEAM: Alice McGinty is a prolific author of books for children, and David Roberts is well-known for his work on the New York Times bestselling Questioneers series. Together, their upbeat text and energetic art with pops of neon color make for a standout picture book, just right for gifting and enjoying together at storytime.
Perfect for:
- Parents looking for fun stories with cats and good books about diverse families to share with their kids
- Gifting for children’s birthdays, Father’s Day for cat dads, or pet adoption congratulations
- Cat lovers who celebrate the bad and the good of daily life with their feline overlords
- Readers who love the poetry and playfulness of Sandra Boynton, Emily Winfield Martin, and Shel Silverstein
- Adding to the family bookshelf alongside funny bath books and cat books like The Cat in the Hat, Bad Kitty Gets a Bath, and The Pigeon Needs a Bath!
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