The Beast in the Bathtub [Hardcover]

Kathleen Stevens (Author), Ray Bowler (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 30, 1985

Picture book

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...their antics will delight children and should put them in the right spirit for bath time." -- ALA Booklist

"The coloured pictures are great fun, and the story will be very popular with the four to six year olds." -- ILEA Contact, England

"The huge green monster is neither too scary nor too cuddly -- just beastly enough." -- School Library Journal

About the Author

Kathleen Stevens is the author of six books for children, including picture books and a middle grade novel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens; First US edition (May 30, 1985)
• ISBN-10: 0836811747
• ISBN-13: 978-0836811742
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #944,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A story your child will love to read over and over., July 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Beast in the Bathtub (Paperback)

The story is about a boy, Lewis, who doesn't want to take a bath because there is a Beast in the bathtub. Lewis's mom insists that he bathe and the adventure begins. Lewis and the Beast are loveable characters and their interaction is charming. The story flows beautifully from start to finish making readers feel they are actually watching Lewis and the Beast. The illustrations are also wonderful. A must read for all children.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my children's favorite books!, October 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Beast in the Bathtub (Paperback)

"Lewis skidded down the stairs and into the living room. 'I can't take a bath,' he announced. 'There's a Beast in the bathtub.'" So begins one of the most heavily rotated books in my children's collection. The delightful text is complemented by charming illustrations. The best children's books appeal to those who read aloud and those who listen. Beast in the Bathtub more than satisfies both audiences. If you can get your hands on a copy, don't miss this wonderful book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children are sure to love this book, January 15, 2004

By 

Austin Herring (Greene County, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Beast in the Bathtub (Hardcover)

This story is about a boy named Lewis, he is terrified of the bathtub because he thinks there is a monster or Beast in the tub. His mother insists that he take a bath. All the way through the story one thing leads to another. I think the illustrator did a great job of making the pictures describe what was going on in the story. This is a great book for all children to read.