Leo Takes a Bath

by Corlette Douglas, Corlette Douglas (Illustrator)

Overview

"This is a darling, diverse addition to the bath shelves or just for a fast and funny read-aloud with toddlers." – School Library Journal

After a fun day outside, there is nothing better than a warm bath with your favorite toys! This charmer will surely help the little ones get into their bathtime and bedtime routines with ease and giggles!

To Leo, each day is a new adventure. Today, he had lots of fun playing outside. He jumped in rain puddles and got all covered in mud! Now it’s time to come in and take a bath. Leo knows exactly what he needs: a washcloth, shampoo ... and his favorite bath toys, of course!

This cheerful and relatable story focuses on the familiar routine of bath time. As the first book in the 'Leo' series by debut author/illustrator Corlette Douglas, it introduces young readers to everyday adventures with a focus on their daily lives.

From Clavis Toddler, this book is designed to help toddlers transition smoothly into bedtime and bathtime routines. The back cover features a color-coded train system that highlights the age group and skills being emphasized, making it an excellent resource for both parents and little ones. This book is also available in Spanish as Leo se baña.

A cheerful and familiar story about taking a bath. For toddlers ages 24 months and up, with a focus on the child’s daily life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890630674
Publisher:	Clavis
Publication date:	06/24/2025
Series:	Leo , #1
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	2 - 6 Years

About the Author

Corlette Douglas is a Guyanese-American artist and author of children’s books from Brooklyn, New York. She's a 10-year veteran in children’s media with work ranging from animation to print, creating content meant to educate and entertain. Readers will soon discover that she is a vibrant and colorful human being who carries those characteristics over into her work. Corlette adores creating characters that are compelling, authentic, and relatable. Her characters often deal with the everyday struggles of making hard choices, overcoming intimidating situations, or dealing with big emotions in a small body.

Editorial Reviews

"Leo is filthy! He plays outside and has so much fun, but now it’s time for a bath. Leo gets the temperature just right, has strawberry-scented bath bubbles, and washes himself with a soft washcloth. His dog, Lucky, even jumps in to join splash-time. Special guest appearances include a rubber duck, a tugboat, and a frog, and after a long and busy day, Leo gets into his jammies and goes to bed. This is a toddler-sized tale, hitting every sweet note about the things that are important to this age group. The colorful digital illustrations show Leo’s natural hair texture and dark skin, along with the bright colors of the bath and toys. VERDICT This is a darling, diverse addition to the bath shelves or just for a fast and funny read-aloud with toddlers." – Kerri L. Williams; School Library Journal

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