To Bathe a Boa

by Imbior Kudrna

A humorous verse tale describes the battle between a youngster and his elusive reptile pet

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Abbigail · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute rhyming book about bath time with a less common house pet, but I couldn't stop focusing on whether the illustrations were good or bad-- it feels like a book from the 90s that had potential to be great and instead was okay. But then again, let's say Maurice Sendak illustrated this book; I still don't think it would be an incredible book, text-wise.

[June · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rhyming story of a boy struggling to get his boa in the tub to wash and ends up being washed by his boa. 7/17/12

Used this for a PJ Story time with a toddler to a 3rd grader. A bit much for the toddler, but the 3rd grader said it used to be her favorite book.
6/18/13

Was a great hit at PJ Story Time again, from preschoolers to grandmas. 6/18/13

Used again for PJ and went over okay.

[Sherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the irony at the end.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

"It's weird!"

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had it memorized at one point in life since it was one of Georgia's favorites.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a lot of fun with great illustrations!

[Brett Axel]

Great art, enjoyable story.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A childhood favorite that I was happy to pass along to my daughter.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of our family's all time favorite books! In the hope chest it goes for the grandkids.