Akron Public Library

The Princess in Black is in a very stinky situation. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, and it smells worse than a pile of dirty diapers or a trash can on a hot summer day. But every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odor, they accidentally blow it to another kingdom! Other masked heroes and their trusty companions show up to help, but how do you battle a stench when your ninja moves fail?

"As she tries to give her big, smelly dog Frank a bath, which becomes more impossible by the minute, Betty learns that she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea"-- Provided by publisher.

Ellie the elephant's relaxing bath is disrupted by splashing friends, prompting her to suck up all of the water into her trunk until everyone else leaves, in an interactive story that invites readers to tilt and shake the book for splashy effects.

Flubby, the cute but aloof cat, refuses to wash up in this silly story about bathtime! It's time for Flubby to take a bath, but the fussy feline won't get in the water. Bubbles, shampoo, and even a toy cannot convince the cat to get clean. Kami is determined to get the job done, though--even if she has to get creative!

To avoid taking a bath, Fister Farnello runs away from home and is befriended by Dirt Man, a filthy giant who lives in the woods.

Despite pleas from his court, a fun-loving king refuses to get out of his bathtub to rule his kingdom.

Henry gets his toe stuck in the tub spout while taking a bath, and everyone who tries to free him gets stuck as well.

All Mrs. Large wants is five minutes' peace from her energetic children, but Laura and her brothers have other ideas!

While taking a bath with his new red toy dory, a boy imagines himself alone on the ocean getting a first-hand look at the ocean's food chain.

Unable to stand the mess on Farmer Wood's farm any longer, the animals decide to do something about it.