Malcolm's Runaway Soap

by Jo Ellen Bogart, Linda Hendry (Illustrator)

After a dirty day of digging in his backyard, Malcolm must take a bath, but when his slippery soap escapes the chase is on.

Genres: Classics

Paperback

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Jo Ellen Bogart has written 20 books for young readers, including The White Cat and the Monk, which was named a Best Poetry Book by the National Council of teachers of English. Her bestselling books include Jeremiah Learns to Read, Daniel's Dog, and Gifts. Jo Ellen has won the Ruth Schwartz Award and has been shortlisted for the Mr. Christie's Book Award.

Reviews

[Amy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

A childhood favourite.

[Jade · Rating 4 out of 5]

This picture book belonged to a parent when they were young, so we thought we would give it a read. The story is intentionally absurd, about a soap so slippery that it makes its way across town, ending in a park fountain where the child protagonist finishes their bath. The youngest member of the household was one part amused by the constantly-escaping soap and one part horrified at the implied public nudity at the ending of the story.