KEYNOTE: After twenty-five years, King Bidgood is still sitting in his bathtub in this Caldecott Honor-winning classic In this delightful story, the king refuses to leave his bathtub and rule the kingdom. One by one, the Knight, the Queen, the Duke, and eventually all the members of the King's Court attempt--and fail--to persuade King Bidgood to leave his sumptuous bath. Why King Bidgood finally leaves his bathtub makes a delightful surprise ending to this exuberant tale. AUTHOR AUDREY WOOD is the much-loved author of more than thirty books for children, including the bestselling The Napping House, Piggies, Heckedy Peg, and most recently, Piggy Pie Po, which she collaborated on with her husband, Don Wood. ILLUSTRATOR DON WOOD, along with his wife, Audrey, is the creator of many beloved books for children, including The Napping House, Piggies, Heckedy Peg, King Bidgood's in the Bathtub, a Caldecott Honor Book, and most recently, Piggy Pie Po. REVIEWS "Beauty aside, this also has a panache and sly wit that will please children and their parents, who will be called on to peruse the book again and again."?Booklist In this rousing work of musical theater, six original songs by children's musicians Carl and Jennifer Shaylen bring the characters of the book to life.Children will be delighted by the spirited voices of the Page, the Duke, the Knight, and the Queen, as well as the unruly King Bidgood, who refuses to abandon his bath and rule his kingdom.'This is a satisfying and extremely high quality complement to a wonderful story.'--Publishers Weekly AGES 3-7 GRADES: Preschool - 2
