Does An Elephant Take A Bath

Written by Dr. Fred Ehrlich, a pediatrician and child psychiatrist, these fact-filled, question-and-answer format books engage young children--"through humor just right for them. Bathing is an important part of every young child's day. It's also an important part of some animals' days. In

Uses stories about animals to teach children the importance of taking baths and good hygiene.

Covers the birth and first year of Beco, an Asian elephant born at the Columbus Zoo, describing how he learns to control his trunk, take a bath, swim, play with toys, and follow directions.

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Introduce readers to silly and quirky ways some animals take a bath.

It's 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

Small Elephant loves water. Except, that is, when the water is in a bath. Mummy uses various incentives to entice him into a bath, but nothing works and Small Elephant goes into toddler meltdown before 'hiding' behind the curtain. Luckily, Mummy has one more strategy up her sleeve to get him over his sulk and into the suds. It's to use diversion tactics and laughter - and it's all down to the comedy value of Daddy in some rather fetching trunks! Told with Tatyana Feeney's trademark understated wit and highly individual artwork style, this story captures perfectly the trigger, experience, and dispersal of a toddler tantrum, with humour and a lightness of touch. Perfect for sharing with Dads!