Peep and Egg: I'm Not Taking a Bath

by Laura Gehl, Joyce Wan (Illustrator)

Overview

In this lively addition to the funny Peep and Egg picture book series for toddlers, a reluctant chick named Egg overcomes her aversion to taking a bath.

Peep thinks Egg needs to take a bath after playing in the mud. But Egg is not taking a bath. Not in the river, not in the duck pond, and definitely not in the dog's water bowl—too slobbery! Does Peep have any tricks up her feathers to help a chick change her mind? Laura Gehl and Joyce Wan are back with another fun, colorful story that takes the "not" out of "I'm not taking a bath!"

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781466897526
Publisher:	Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication date:	10/24/2017
Series:	Peep and Egg Series
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	2 - 5 Years

About the Author

Laura Gehl is the author of several picture books, including One big Pair of Underwear, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld. Laura has two children who prefer showers and two children who prefer baths. She and her family live in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Joyce Wan is the author and illustrator of many popular board books, including You Are My Cupcake and We Belong Together. She is also the illustrator of Sandra J. Howett's Sleepyheads. Joyce lives in New Jersey.

Editorial Reviews

The two yellow, kidney-bean-shaped characters outlined in thick black lines are remarkably expressive . . . Another delightful addition to the series.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A solid addition to libraries looking to add a toddler-friendly bath book or complete their ‘Peep and Egg’ collection.” —School Library Journal

From the Publisher

11/01/2017
Toddler-PreS—Older sister Peep sees little sister Egg in the mud and insists she take a bath. Egg refuses. Peep offers a number of solutions like "How about a quick dip in the dog's water bowl?" Egg counters each idea. "Too slobbery! I'm not taking a bath." Peep then announces "Okay, I guess you are not taking a bath today." She will take a bath by herself with all the wonderful bath toys. Of course Egg follows her sister to a friend-filled lake and then doesn't want to get out. The story isn't groundbreaking, but the language is clear and uses repetition well. The cartoonish, emojilike illustrations are bright and simple with thick lines and flat colors. VERDICT A solid addition to libraries looking to add a toddler-friendly bath book or complete their "Peep and Egg" collection.—Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK

School Library Journal