The Pickle Patch Bathtub

By Frances Kennedy

Book Overview

Its 1925 and Donna Delle Philps legs have grown too long for the familys own washtub. But with her parents busy making ends meet on the farm its up to her to find a solution. After months of hard work... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582461120
• ISBN13: 9781582461120
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: Tricycle Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.6" x 0.4" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

The Pickle Patch Bathtub

This is a delightful story for children of all ages. It shows how planning and hard work can achive a positive outcome. It shows a small glimpse of hardworking midwest farm families.

Eye appeal

The comic and colorful cover persuades any age to open thebook to see why these characters are in the tub together.The story amuses and teaches old time value, good still fortoday. My husband and I both read with pleasure and have iton the coffee table for children. A bright joy to read.Good verification with two historical photos of thepeople in the story.

Warm family story

The title of this book is what I was drawn to as I envisioned pickles growing out of an old bathtub. I was pleasantly impressed with the story (and surprised)...it wasn't just a "silly" story, but one that had a meaning. The writer included how life on the farm was like in the depression...life without luxuries we take for granted today. And the story brings out how even a youngster with a dream/goal in life can succeed with hard work, determination, and with the support of ones' family. I enjoyed this book, as well as my children. It truly is a warm family story about a young aspiring entrepreneur. The illustrations were excellent...they really enhanced the story. Great job Frances Kennedy and Sheila Aldridge. Looking forward to reading about more "recounted tales" from your childhood Frances!

The Pickle Patch Bathtub by Frances Kennedy

Frances Kennedy has successfully captured the long loss art of story telling by sharing this simple story told by her mother. She has found the individual roots of family history and even today will help teach children that anything is still possible with hard work, a dream and a little sweat. The Pickle Patch Bathtub should find a wide audience for all ages and families. It is by far the best children's book for all seasons. On the scale of 1 to 5 stars with 5 being the best I'd give this 5 Stars plus. The illustrations really took me back in time of when I was little and added much to the joy of show and tell of my own childhood to my own great grandchildren.