King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

By Audrey Wood
Illustrated by Don Wood

King Bidgood's in the bathtub... and he won't get out!  This humorous story (suitable for all ages and also available in the "big book" format) tells the tale of a stubborn king who will not leave his bathtub.  Of course nobody can make him get out... so instead, the Knight, the Queen, the Duke, and the entire King's Court ends up playing, lunching, fishing, and dancing in the tub.  It turns out to be quite a sight!  The Court gives up and cries for help.  It turns out that the young Page is the only one with a solution - but you'll have to read the book to learn what it is!

This story is original and humorous, and is sure to illicit many giggles and comments of surprise from younger readers.  And although it is silly, it does offer the lesson that there is always a solution to your problems, even though it may not be the first (or second, or third) plan you come up with.  Additionally wonderful are Don Wood's oil paintings that accompany the story.  The illustrations are delightfully detailed and illustrate the true absurdity of situations like fishing in the bathtub.

This book is a Caldecott Honor Book, and for good reason.  King Bidgood's in the Bathtub is sure to be a delightful story for readers of all ages.