Time for a Bath, Animals
Did you know that some brave birds help crocodiles clean their teeth, or that beavers use their claws to comb their fur? Can you imagine if your bath was full of snow instead of warm water? Surprisingly, polar bears still get hot, so the snow helps them cool off while also cleaning their fur!
Discover the sweet, snuggly, and sometimes surprising ways animals wash themselves - and each other - in this gentle introduction to non-fiction. Perfect for readers from 3+, this beautifully illustrated book shows all kinds of animals from around the world. Amazing facts are accompanied by simple questions, encouraging children to think about their own bathtime and how similar - or different - it is to the way animals wash.
With gently informative text from award-winning author and travel-writer Ben Lerwill, and adorable wildlife illustration by Maribel Lechuga, this is the perfect first non-fiction for young readers, and an ideal book to share together as you wind down after a bath and before bed.
Ben Lerwill (Author)
Ben is a multi award-winning travel writer and children's author based in the Cotswolds. His work appears in titles such as National Geographic Traveller, The Sunday Times and BBC Countryfile Magazine. His books for children often focus on wildlife and the natural world, and he has been shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Children's Writing on Nature & Conservation. He lives in a small village with his wife, kids and a sporadically obedient dog.
Maribel Lechuga (Illustrator)
Maribel Lechuga is a freelance illustrator based in Madrid, Spain. She has worked for clients all over the world, including Anaya, Edelvives, Usborne, Nosy Crow, Charlesbridge, Penguin Random House and Harper Collins. She loves nature, animal watching, hiking and a good conversation.
Instagram: @maribellechugaillustration
Website: www.maribellechuga.com