Going for a Sea Bath

PreS-Gr 1--Leanne does not have the standard tub toys. She bathes with real turtles, eels, clown fish, and sea horses. Her dad delivers them to her footed bathtub after she complains about her boring bath-time. Each time he runs to the beach behind their house, he returns with a successive number of animals. The tub becomes too full when 10 octopuses are dropped in, so the dad and the daughter have a sea bath outside in the ocean. The humor in this story is reminiscent of Robert Munsch's writing. It's over-the-top but heartfelt, and the bright cartoon art is a hoot. Seeing all of the creatures of different sizes, textures, and colors in the tub is anything but boring. VERDICT A fun addition for those looking for new bathtime or numbers books.--Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake Public Library, AB, Canada

About Going for a Sea Bath

2016 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens selection

2016 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection

"The humor in this story is reminiscent of Robert Munsch's writing. It's over-the-top but heartfelt, and the bright cartoon art is a hoot....A fun addition for those looking for new bathtime or numbers books."—School Library Journal

"Bathtub fun, warm father-daughter interaction, a bit of exposure to sea life...and opportunities aplenty for counting, too."—Kirkus Reviews

"Rich with vocabulary, numbers, humour and wonderful art, Poulin and Delisle have created a wonderfully entertaining counting book...Highly Recommended"—CM Magazine

"[This] amusing tale introduces numbers, sea creatures and the idea of creative fun to children. The illustrations are...colourful, emotive and very funny. Bath time will never be the same!"—Resource Links

"Munsch-esque prose paired with Anne-Claire Delisle's delightfully playful illustrations will have kids hooked."—Canadian Children's Book News

"Kids will love the chaos that ensues, which Delisle reflects through each character's...expressions. Going for a Sea Bath is an off the wall read which will surely get a giggle."—The National Reading Campaign

"This book is not just a fun read but is also a marvelous learning tool, as it also introduces synonyms to young children, counts up to ten, and shows many different sea creatures....With the bright colors and characters' goofy smiles, Going for a Sea Bath is a visual feast. This father-daughter adventure is one that will bring giggles to little ones and deserves a permanent place in any library."—Brigham Young University, Children's Book & Media Reviews

"The illustrations in this Canadian import are full of expression and joy, perfectly matching the storyline...This is a wonderful book to add to story times about baths...It is also a good book to use for counting and practicing math."—Youth Services Book Review

"[A]lmost everything you can hope for in a children's book. It combines a hilarious father-daughter adventure and a funny counting game, learning about sea life with the colorful, lively illustrations..."—The Reading Castle