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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood (1985, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100152427309
ISBN-139780152427306
eBay Product ID (ePID)65860
Product Key Features
Book TitleKing Bidgood's in the Bathtub
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1985
TopicHumorous Stories, Royalty, General, Historical / Renaissance
IllustratorYes, Wood, Don
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorAudrey Wood
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight14.3 Oz
Item Length10.5 in
Item Width8.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN85-005472
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsA Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Children's Book ASchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year "Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again."-- Booklist "[A] humorously original tale. . . . A voluptuous book."-- School Library Journal, A Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Childrene(tm)s Book ASchool Library Journal Best Book of the Year eoeBeauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again.e-- Booklist "[A] humorously original tale. . . . A voluptuous book."e" School Library Journal, A Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Children's Book A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year "Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again."-- Booklist "[A] humorously original tale. . . . A voluptuous book."- School Library Journal, A Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Children's Book A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year "Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again."-- Booklist "[A] humorously original tale. . . . A voluptuous book."-- School Library Journal, Grade 1-4 In this humorously original tale, various members of the Court, all clothed in elaborate Elizabethan dress, try to dislodge the King from his bubbly tub. Instead they are drawn into it with him, to "do battle" with toy ships and warriors; to eat a lavish feast; to fish and to dance. It is the young page who finds a solution, finally, by pulling the plug. Much of the delight is in Don Wood's meticulous oil paintings, which juxtapose the starched, overdressed, "shocked" demeanor of the Court with the King's twinkling, sensual, even lascivious manner. Minute details in the paintings emphasize this contrast; the red-haired naked King frolics while the fully-clothed courtiers emerge dripping from the bath with literally all their starch taken out. A voluptuous book whose rich range of colors and tones reflect the passing hours of the day. As in the Woods' Napping House (HBJ, 1984), the few simple words of text per large, well-designed page invite storytellingbut keep the group very small, so the children can be close enough to pore over the brilliant, robust illustrations. Susan Patron, Los Angeles Public Library, A Caldecott Honor Book An ALA Notable Children's Book A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year "Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again."-- Booklist "[A] humorously original tale. . . . A voluptuous book."-- School Library Journal
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal[E]
SynopsisIn this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. "Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again."-- Booklist, In this funny bath-time story, a stubborn king refuses to leave his bathtub. After all, why should he? He can dance, sing, fish, play, and even eat in his wonderful tub. One by one, the Knight, the Queen, the Duke--and eventually all the members of the King's Court--try to persuade King Bidgood to leave his sumptuous bath. No luck! Why the King finally leaves his bath makes for a delightful surprise ending to this delightful tale. Award-winning author Audrey Wood and her husband, artist Don Wood, created this classic picture book that continues to amuse and entrance children of all ages. This book has won the following awards: Caldecott Honor Book American Library Association Notable Book School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
LC Classification NumberPZ7.W846Ki 1985
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- 04 Oct, 2017
Fabulous story, average condition
Purchased the book used but in good condition. There were library stickers fixed to the binding that are difficult to remove, and the name of the previous owner is written inside. I don't mind, I just would have liked to know those details. The story is AMAZING, a favorite of our family, and a must-read during bath time, as well as bedtime.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Feb, 2023
A must for every child’s library!
A true gem fondly remembered from my children’s childhoods, now being cherished by my grandchildren. The story is fun with a touch of mystery, loads of fun, and a terrific and funny resolution; but the crowning achievement of this book are the fantastic illustrations! Every book by the terrifically talented Audrey and Don wood is gorgeous, but this really sets the bar!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 Dec, 2024
Charming read with fantastic illustrations
My family loved this book. We read it often while our children were growing up. Unfortunately, our copy has been lost. I am very excited to be able to share it with my grandchildren.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 May, 2021
Fun storybook
My kids loved this book and now my granddaughter does too. Detailed drawings, silly story that nevertheless resonates with youngsters because they hate getting out of the bathtub, just like King Bidgood.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 02 Oct, 2017
Great
Came in great used Condition!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Feb, 2020
King Bedgood wouldn’t get out of the tub!
It was in good shape. It was just what I needed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Dec, 2018
W
Classic story with fabulous illustrations!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
