"The Very Dirty Boy" - A Whimsical, Laugh-Out-Loud Bath-Time Adventure! Meet one very mucky little boy who hates bath time more than anything - not the bubbles, not the scrubbing¿ but the terrifying thought of being sucked down the drain! No amount of gentle encouragement can change his mind, and he's determined to stay as grubby as ever. But when he refuses to wash, something unexpected happens¿ SLURP! Down the drain he goes! What follows is a delightful, slightly cheeky whirl through a hidden underwater world where bath-time fears come hilariously to life. Spinning through pipes and tunnels, the dirty boy soon meets a wise old fish - a long-lost bath-dodger himself - who reveals the secret escape route. But there's a catch: the drain only spits out clean kids. What's a dirty boy to do? In this rollicking rhyme full of wonder, surprise, and giggles, young readers follow the boy's frantic scrubbing mission as he washes every last patch of dirt and grime¿ and discovers that maybe, just maybe, being clean isn't so bad after all. With its playful rhythm, vivid imagery, and timeless "cleanliness" message wrapped in an exciting adventure, The Very Dirty Boy is the perfect read-aloud for families with reluctant bathers. Children will laugh, parents will relate to the nightly challenge, and everyone will be swept up in this mischievous tale of soap, suds, and bravery. A joyful picture book that blends humour, heart, and a splash of magic - ideal for ages 3-7. Perfect for: Bedtime and bath-time routines Early readers who love funny, imaginative stories Parents seeking gentle life-lessons hidden inside adventure Fans of rhyming tales with a warm moral twist Your child will never look at the drain the same way again!