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Bathtub Safari

Summary

This imaginative narrative follows Jack, a child who embarks on an adventurous safari right in his bathtub. Bathtime is not just about getting clean for Jack; it's a journey into a world of playful fantasy where everyday elements like water splashes, bubbles, and imagined animal encounters come alive. As his mother steps out for a moment, Jack's vivid imagination turns the simple task of bathing into a thrilling safari expedition filled with swooshing tails, mysterious creatures lurking, and dramatic ROARs in the background. The story captures the magic of childlike wonder and creativity, as well as the joys and unexpected surprises that can come from the simplest activities. It concludes with a gentle reminder from Jack's mom about bedtime, bringing him back from his wild adventure to the quiet routine of getting ready for sleep. This tale promotes creativity and the joy of imaginative play, making it a delightful read for young children and a tool for encouraging them to dream and explore beyond the ordinary.

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Bathtime is Jack’s favourite part of the day.

‘I’ll be back in a few moments,’ says his mom.

‘Make sure to clean behind your ears.’

There’s a SWOOSH. And a swish of a tail. And then…

Jack’s bathtub safari begins!

Look at what’s coming!

There’s a twist and a turn…

Something’s growing…

It’s a…

Tooot!

There’s a RUMBLE!

UP

UP

It’s going up

And…

Splash!

There’s a SPLOSH.

Something bubbles. It’s time to…

AAAAAAH

But something’s lurking in
the background…

ROAR!

‘Time to get out. I hope you’re clean and
ready for bed.’

Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/bathtub-safari and was created by: Robert McEwan (Illustrator), Sarah-Jane Williams (Designer), Tracy Lynn Chemaly (Writer)

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