Estelle Takes a Bath - Hardcover

Esbaum, Jill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805077413 ISBN 13: 9780805077414

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2006

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

Jill Esbaum is the author of several books for young readers. She lives on a farm near Dixon, Iowa.
Mary Newell DePalma is the illustrator of several books for children, including Knock! Knock! She lives in Boston, Massachusetts.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2–Rhymed couplets introduce Estelle, who is relaxing in a bubble bath at the end of the day while a blizzard rages outside. Readers will quickly realize that no good can come of the little field mouse that has found shelter from the snowstorm inside the woman's cozy house. Modestly nude Estelle is just as startled as the mouse when they encounter one another at the edge of the peppermint-scented tub, and the amusing illustrations, done in acrylics and mixed media, highlight the baby-blue, shock-filled eyes of both characters. As Estelle chases the intruder and tries to shoo it out with a broom, the page layout, with text in waving lines, reflects the action. The lighthearted artwork is filled with humor as bubbles, steam, and an assortment of strategically placed household objects cover Estelle's rotund body when she is running around the room. A quick turn of events demonstrates her kind heart in the surprising and satisfying conclusion. Supplemental but enjoyable.–Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0805077413
• ISBN 13: 9780805077414
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: DePalma Mary Newell