Fun in the Tub with Bible Story Bath Books
When our two daughters were young, we had books everywhere: by their bedside, on bookshelves, and even in the bathtub! My new bath books, Noah’s Ark and The Creation, make bath time even more fun because the stories come alive with amazing, color-changing illustrations.
For example, in Noah’s Ark, dip the pages in water, and illustrations of Noah, the ark, the flood, the dove, the rainbow, and more appear, carefully telling the story of Noah from the book of Genesis. When the book dries, the artwork disappears―ready to be used again!
What are some fun ways to use my bath books in the tub? Try these:
For example, in Noah’s Ark, dip the pages in water, and illustrations of Noah, the ark, the flood, the dove, the rainbow, and more appear, carefully telling the story of Noah from the book of Genesis. When the book dries, the artwork disappears―ready to be used again!
What are some fun ways to use my bath books in the tub? Try these:
1. Let kids be active. Kids can hold the book and dip it in the water to watch the colors change to see the artwork. Allow kids to splash and move (within reason!) as you look at the book together.
2. Talk about the illustrations. As the colors change, point and name each color or, if your kids know their colors, let them tell you. Besides colors, this is the perfect time to teach about animals, God’s creation, and more!
3. Read—point to the words as you read. Define hard words like “receded” in the sentence in Noah’s Ark, “After many days, Noah sent forth a dove to see if the waters had receded.”
4. Act out the story. Use simple hand gestures and different voices. What voice would you use for God? Use two fingers moving along to show the animals climbing onto the ark.
5. Ask questions. Who is this story about? What’s happening? Who is talking? Where are they? Why are the animals going on the ark? What is God creating? Do you see that outside?
6. Let them fill in the words. For example, in The Creation, read this sentence, but leave off the final word: “… and the moon and stars for the [night].” See their little faces light up when they say the right word!
According to Mandy Arioto, President and Chief Executive Officer of The MomCo, “Bath time becomes Bible learning with these hands-on books. Kids will love seeing ancient stories come to life right before their eyes!”
So, keep reading books to your kids before naptime and bedtime, but consider expanding your book reading to the bathtub!
Amy Houts is the author of 100+ books for children. She writes for both faith-based and general market publishers. Amy’s faith-based books include God’s Earth is Something to Fight For (Sunbeam/Bushel & Peck Books). To find out more, visit her website: https://amyhouts.com.
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