I Can't Take a Bath!

by Irene Smalls, Aaron Boyd (Illustrator)

The JUST FOR YOU!(tm) series features 24 beginning readers written and illustrated by people of color. Young readers will see themselves and their experiences reflected in these delightful books. They will read about how the characters spend their time with family and friends-at home, in school, at the park or barber shop, and other places in their community. These age-appropriate stories include books at three different reading levels. Plus, each book contains instructional-and fun-material for caregivers that targets comprehension and key vocabulary. For use with Grade 1.

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

About the author

Irene Jennie Smalls has been a model, an actress, a radio reporter, and a small business owner, but her favorite job is being a children's author. She lives in Boston Massachusetts.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ages 7 and up. This school kid tries to talk his way out of bath by using every trick in the book. A humorous, universal childhood experience featuring a Black child as the protagonist.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book my son read to me and did his homework on. Shows of familiar situations of a child not wanting to take a bath and playing tricks on Mom so he won't have to. In the end the boy gives in and truly enjoys. Very sweet story.