King Bidgood's in the Bathtub
By Audrey Wood
The Story
A fun-loving king climbs into his bathtub and simply refuses to get out, no matter who arrives to plead with him to come rule his kingdom.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns bath time into the main event of the day, this is the king who agrees completely.
- Big idea: Sometimes joy is its own kind of stubbornness, and a good soak is worth defending.
- Vibes: Playful, regal, gently absurd, soap-sudsy fun.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy silly royal mischief
- like to resist bath time or bedtime
- respond well to repeated phrases and a building cast of characters
- love looking closely at richly detailed illustrations
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think King Bidgood won't get out of the bathtub?
- Imagination: If you were king or queen and didn't want to leave the bathtub, what would you do instead?
- Real-life connection: Have you ever not wanted to get out of the bath or pool? What did you do?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the people in the court feel about the king staying in the tub?
- Look closer: What funny details can you find hiding in the pictures of the bathtub?
