Estelle Takes a Bath

By Jill Esbaum

Book Overview

A heartwarming tale of unlikely friendship ? Estelle is nice and cozy in her bath, but the poor shivering mouse outside in the blizzard is anything but cozy. All he wants is a chance to warm up, so he squeeeeezes himself into the toasty little house. Little does he know that Estelle hates mice--and so does her cat! This wild, soapy romp will warm even the most mouse-hating heart.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805077413
• ISBN13: 9780805077414
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 0.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Fun Book!

This is such a funny, cute book. My three year old loves it, and I get a kick out of reading it to her. Entertaining for all ages!

Great rhyme, funny, and engaging story

This was a great book. The rhyme had perfect rhythm, the story was funny and the kids were totally engaged. I'm sure we'll be reading this book a lot in the future.

Best of the best!

I purchased this book for my 4 1/2 year old grand daughter who has an entire library of fantastic books. This is by far one of her and my all time favorites. The illustration is adorable and the story is endearing. The book immediately makes you feel cozy and by the end you feel thankful for kind hearts. Every time we come to the last page my little grand daughter says "Let's read it again." And often we do. I highly recommend this book for ages 2 1/2 to 92 1/2!

a nice bubble bath! or is it?

Estelle is in her warm cozy house relaxing in the tub. Outside is a cold mouse who just wants to get warm! The mouse slides inside the house and makes his way to the bubble bath. Imagine the surprise in Estelle's eyes when she sees the mouse on the edge of her tub. Follow Estelle as she tries to get away from the mouse! The story had a neat turn of events. As Estelle is chasing the mouse he falls into the tub. He can't swim and Estelle saves his life. They then become friends! It would be great for leading discussions on tub safety and friendship.

A bit of bubble trouble

Estelle takes a bubble bath and is joined by a shivering mouse who is in for a big surprise--a naked Estelle covered in bubbles! Readers are in for a treat with this rollicking, rhyming book! Amusing physical comedy, perfect rhyme and some bare-bottom humor will leave kids laughing and begging for more. Mary Newell DePalma's soft, yet detailed, illustrations are the ideal match for this magnificent mouse tale!