Peep and Egg: I'm Not Taking a Bath

September 1, 2017
Peep and Egg are back, and this time Egg will not take a bath, in spite of obvious need. As the book starts, a two-page spread shows Egg and some pigs wallowing--and having plenty of fun--in yummy-looking milk-chocolate-colored mud. Needless to say, Peep thinks Egg needs a bath, and the characteristically stubborn Egg is having none of it. Baths are "Too wet!...Too bubbly!...Too splashy!" and a proposal of a quick dip in the dog's water bowl is met with "Too slobbery!" The two yellow, kidney-bean-shaped characters outlined in thick black lines are remarkably expressive. When Egg folds stubby wings and brows become a mulish-looking straight line, Peep admits defeat--or is it a trick?--"Okay, I guess you are not taking a bath today." Peep gathers some toys and off the chick goes. "I'm going to take a bath myself." Young children and their adult readers will not have to wait long for the predictable reaction: "Hey, Peep!" Then: "Peep! Wait for me!" As the book ends, Egg is having fun in the pond with all the other animals, and, yes, though Egg is now nice and clean, the contrary chick will not come out! Another delightful addition to the series. (Picture book. 2-5)

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November 1, 2017

Toddler-PreS-Older sister Peep sees little sister Egg in the mud and insists she take a bath. Egg refuses. Peep offers a number of solutions like "How about a quick dip in the dog's water bowl?" Egg counters each idea. "Too slobbery! I'm not taking a bath." Peep then announces "Okay, I guess you are not taking a bath today." She will take a bath by herself with all the wonderful bath toys. Of course Egg follows her sister to a friend-filled lake and then doesn't want to get out. The story isn't groundbreaking, but the language is clear and uses repetition well. The cartoonish, emojilike illustrations are bright and simple with thick lines and flat colors. VERDICT A solid addition to libraries looking to add a toddler-friendly bath book or complete their "Peep and Egg" collection.-Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK

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