Published: 21 September 2021
Publisher: Penguin
Illustrator: J. E. Morris
Pages: 32
Format: Picture Book
★ ★ ★ – 3 Stars
Flubby has returned with another adventure as Kami tries to give him a bath.
There are a lot more elements than in previous Flubby books. More trial and error, more opportunity to see our little Flubby’s expressions and apprehensions. Toys and the lure of bubbles aren’t enough to get Flubby into the bath and I enjoyed seeing Kami try to get Flubby into the tub.
The usual layout of words and pictures is great as we see idea opposite execution and the simple sentences bringing an amazing dead pan vibe to the whole book. I loved the little joke at the end, and as always the illustrations are divine so the extra addition after the final page is gorgeous.
Once again, these books a relatable to anyone who has a cat or any pet who is sneaky enough to escape needing a bath even when it’s for their own good. But they are also fun books to read if you don’t have a pet like this as Flubby is a great character and brings so much to the page with a simple look or flop upon the ground. It’s also good to see I’m not the only person who tries to reason with their pet when you need them to do something or cooperate.
You can purchase Flubby Will NOT Take a Bath via the following
Wordery | Blackwell’s | Angus & Robertson
Amazon | Amazon Aust | Audible
