About this item
Its bath time in the animal kingdom! Meet eight little critters from around the world as they clean up, each in their own way. From plunging through a snowdrift to steaming in a hot spring, lyrically simple text and charming painted illustrations introduce little listeners to a world of hygiene. And of course, everyone will recognize the surprise ninth entry at the end! A list at the back of the book gives the names of each baby animal in the order they appear. This is developmentally appropriate nonfiction for the youngest animal lovers - Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Called a "born storyteller" by the media, Marsha Diane Arnold's stories have been called "wacky," "whimsical," "inspiring," "beguiling," "heartwarming," "uplifting," and "great read-clouds."
She wrote the award-winning "homegrown treasures" column before becoming a multi-award winning picture book author. Her books include HEART OF A TIGER named Best First Book by a New Author, THE PUMPKIN RUNNER, a Smithsonian Notable, and ROAR OF A SNORE which was selected three times for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Marsha's most recent books include LOST. FOUND. from Neal Porter Books, WAITING FOR SNOW from Houghton Mifflin, and BABY ANIMALS TAKE A BATH and BABY ANIMALS TAKE A NAP from Charlesbridge.
Marsha also writes a monthly blog for Children's Book Academy and has an online course, WRITING WONDERFUL CHARACTER-DRIVEN PICTURE BOOKS at http://www.childrensbookacademy.com/writing-character-driven-stories.html.
When not creating imaginative worlds and wacky characters at her home in Florida, Marsha enjoys traveling the world, scuba diving, hiking, gardening, and (like her characters) always trying new things. To learn more about Marsha's books or to contact her, visit www.marshadianearnold.com.
