Tubby: (A Playful Bath Time Story of Imagination and Bubbles for Babies and Toddlers)

Leslie Patricelli Board Books

by Leslie Patricelli

Hooray! SPLASH! Leslie Patricelli’s beloved Baby is back!

It’s time for a bath! Whee! And Baby obliges as only he can, playing with bubbles (and using them to make facial disguises from Santa’s beard to bunny ears), imitating a motorboat, and letting Mommy wash his single hair. And what would tubby time be without running away naked and shiny clean—only to be scooped up and tickled? A beloved bedtime ritual takes on new joy in Leslie Patricelli’s bright artwork, exuberant language, and simple, familiar scenes.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Spanish Literature, Humor, Fiction, Health, Storytime

28 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Leslie Patricelli is the American writer and illustrator of the best selling line of toddler books, starring her inimitable Baby character, including Potty, Toot, Yummy Yucky, Big Little, and Hair. She has more than 30 books for children, including her preschool books, Higher! Higher! (a Boston Globe Book Honor Award winner), Be Quiet, Mike!, Faster! Faster! and The Patterson Puppies and the Midnight Monster Party; as well as a middle-grade novel, The Rizzlerunk Club: Best Buds Under Frogs, published in 2018. Leslie Patricelli grew up in Issaquah, Washington close to Pine Lake. Leslie Patricelli majored in Communications at the University of Washington and took classes at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle. Leslie Patricelli created and animated Rover the Dog for Windows XP help installed on more than 60 million computers worldwide.

Reviews

[Archit · Rating 3 out of 5]

This baby board book is a great choice to teach your kid about bath time routines. Doesn't contain much words but the illustrations are delightful.

[Holly Ducarte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the favourite amongst the Leslie Patricelli books. My daughter enjoys bathtub time, so reading a book about it was such fun. Rubber ducks, lots of bubbles, and more adorable illustrations to look forward to in this little read.

[Charlotte Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book made me want to run around naked, but I can’t run so I pooped on mom in the tub instead.

[Harlow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love bath time!

[kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

adorbs

[Urbandale Library · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tubby is a very sweet book. My two year old son loves all of Leslie Patricelli's books, but this was his first. Ironically, at the time he was taking showers. But this showed him what was expected in a bath and now he loves them. Love the independence (and I like reading a little while I hover nearby). I highly recommend all of Leslie Patricelli's books!--UPL Library Patron

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Baby shares all the fun of bathtime with readers.

A fun read aloud with baby!

[✟Roxanne✟(Death by Book Avalanche) ☠ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a little board book showing a baby's bath time routine. Really nice illustrations but very little words, maybe 2-3 a page. Great for really young children.

[Cheryl Gladfelter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely book about bathtime. Carl always got super excited to read this one.

[TJE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun story and great to encourage a playful bath time.

[Karis Welsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really speaks to me. Hits reality right on the nose. I've never been so seen.

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another adorable bilingual board book from this prolific author. The text is interactive, engaging and a pleasure to read on repeat-- art is lively. From birth through preschool and maybe beyond. I think this kind of book can be useful for emerging readers, too.

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pienille suunnattu kirja, jossa tutustutaan kylpemiseen. Kirkkaat kuvat, hauskat aukeamat ja mukava tarina.

[Alice Gold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy simple one word per page about bathtime

[Emily Briano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book about a daily toddler ritual. I love the pictures how simple and funny they are. Catherine likes this little baby and so does her mother.

[Naomi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great little book about bath time routine

[Alex Baugh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leslie Patricelli’s Baby is back and it’s bath time. Read along in Spanish or English as Baby has some fun in the tub playing with bubbles, practicing swimming, counts duckies and toes, and getting washed. Then, wrapped in a clean, warm towel, washing as Daddy dries the bathroom before taking of naked. A fun addition to the favorite series.
Be sure to check out these other Spanish/English companion baby board books including: Blankie/Mantita, Huggy Kissy/Abrazos y Besitos, Yummy Yucky/¡Ñam! ¡Puaj!, The Birthday Box/Mi Caja de Cumpleaños, Hop! Hop!/¡Salto! ¡Salto!, Boo!/¡Bu!, Fa La La/Tra-la-la

[Khari · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was adorable and funny.

I think my favorite was where the little guy is running around naked and chortling before getting in to the bath. Odd thing to be my favorite, but it was. It was very childlike. I seem to recall certain nameless members of my family doing that...ahem...

The pictures were cute and the story accurately represents what happens at bath time. The fun, the pain, the bubbles, the mess, the exasperation of parents...all true.

Story: Narrative-amusing
Art: Whimsical-amusing
Price: 6.99

[Stephanie Tournas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leslie Patricelli's bilingual board book, in English and Spanish, is a hit for the littlest readers. The naive art style of illustration, done in vibrant acrylic colors, is very appealing. The process, worries, and joys of bath time are covered through sentences and words, covering sounds, exclamations and expressions in both languages. I like that both parents are involved in the event!

This belongs in all board book collections, as bath time is a universal event.

[Sarah Alamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're so proud of you for reading "Tubby"! You learned something wonderful—that even simple things like bath time can be fun and special when you use your imagination. Just like Baby made bubble beards and played games, you can turn everyday moments into adventures too! Maybe tonight you'll imagine your own bath time story. You're becoming such a great reader, sweetie. We love watching you discover new stories!

[alana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baby's a big fan of this bilingual (Japanese and English in our edition) book about bathtime. I think he recognised the setting and routines and the joy of being naked. Bonus points for counting toes!

[Maria Shuffit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm kind of in love with Leslie Patricelli's books. You can't help but read them in an excited voice when you're reading aloud to your little one! Really cute, simple, with bright and happy illustrations that are bound to put a smile on your face. Highly recommend!

[Sanna lukee lapselle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ihan hauska, mutta ei suosikkejani Patricellin kirjoista. Kirjastosta lainattu kirja oli aika hurjassa kunnossa, joten en uskaltanut antaa sitä lapselle itsenäisesti selattavaksi. Osittain siksikin kirjaa luettiin meillä loppujen lopuksi aika vähän.

[McKenzie McIlrath · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute pictures but the book itself is a little repetitive even for a children's book.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect books for toddlers.

[Ashley Verity · Rating 5 out of 5]

The morning group really giggled with this one. Enjoyable parenting in-jokes

[Milton Louie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Baby is having fun taking a bath! B

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is just fun. -A 4.5

[Kelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very fun addition to the series. It's all about taking a bath.

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read with grandma and Papa via FaceTime for nighttime storytime