Bacillus and the Beastly Bath (Romans)
Worth buying if: You enjoy Ann Jungman’s humorous children’s voice.
Skip it if: You prefer non-fiction Roman history manuals over fictional bathroom antics.
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Summary
In this 64-page children’s picture tale, Ann Jungman follows Bacillus, a cheeky germ, as it upends a Roman household’s bath ritual with comic chaos and historical touches that mix hygiene and humor.
Why this book now
Families seeking playful historical windows will enjoy Jungman’s mix of Roman setting and germ-centric silliness—timely for conversations about cleanliness and cultural life.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy Ann Jungman’s humorous children’s voice.
- You want a Roman-themed picture story about baths and germs.
- When you want something cozy, the setting creates a distinct emotional tone.
- You prefer non-fiction Roman history manuals over fictional bathroom antics.
- You need an in-depth historical textbook rather than a 64-page illustrated tale.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780713659559
Worth buying if: You enjoy Ann Jungman’s humorous children’s voice.
Skip it if: You prefer non-fiction Roman history manuals over fictional bathroom antics.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Very quick Low time commitment
At 64 pages and framed as a children’s picture book, expect a quick, single-session read ideal for read-alouds or short storytime slots.
What stands out here
This A & C Black children’s edition highlights Jungman’s comedic premise—Bacillus the germ—set against Roman bathhouse details and accessible illustrations.
Best way to approach it
Read aloud with expressive voices for Bacillus and Roman characters, pausing to point out bathhouse elements and invite guesses about the germ’s next prank.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780713659559
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