How to give your cat a bath in five easy steps by Nicola Winstanley and John Martz

The cover shows an optimistic-looking girl with brown skin and pink hair; and a decidedly expressionless white cat with a bulbous pink nose. This is the first hint that things aren't going to go as planned!

The first step is simple: "Fill the bathtub with warm water." Things go wrong almost immediately though, as first the water overflows, then there's not enough... and that's when the cat disappears. The chase is on and confusion - and destruction - mount. By the time the narrator is up to step 10, the girl and her cat, Mr. Flea, have had enough instructions. Especially when it turns out that... cats lick themselves clean??

The cute illustrations and rapid chaos contrast with the enigmatic text and will have listeners overcome by the giggles very quickly!

Verdict: Although physically a little small for a storytime read-aloud, this funny book is sure to be a hit in small groups or with one-on-one reading. It will also be a good choice for teachers wanting to do units on instructions or processes.

ISBN: 9780735263543; Published January 2019 by Tundra; Borrowed from another library in my consortium