Description A magical bath-time picture book that completely captures the hearts of kids who hate taking baths! A brand-new story from Mo Willems' curiosity-sparking Pigeon series! Even when they're smelly and covered in dirt, kids never seem to want a bath. "But I already took a bath!" "Why do I have to do it again?" They resist with every excuse they can think of. Funny enough, most kids actually love being in the water once they're in—but getting them into the tub in the first place can turn into a full-blown battle with parents. Mo Willems' newest Pigeon story, The Pigeon Needs a Bath!, tells this all-too-familiar tale from a kid's-eye view, through his beloved character, the Pigeon. Determined to avoid a bath, Pigeon pretends not to notice how dirty he is, ignores the smell, and comes up with every complaint imaginable—the water's too hot, the water's too cold—and kids will find themselves completely absorbed, as if it were their own story being told. At last, Pigeon takes the plunge into the tub with a big splash! And readers can't wait to find out what happens next. Does Pigeon actually end up enjoying his bath? Of course he does! After all, people have loved bathing since ancient times—it's even depicted in Egyptian wall paintings! Instead of nagging kids to get clean, let Mo Willems' Pigeon show them just how fun bath time can be—naturally, and without a fuss.