President Taft is Stuck in the Bath

Mac Barnett and Chris Van Dusen team up for a side-splitting picture book inspired by the legendary (and possibly true) tale of President William Howard Taft getting stuck in his bathtub. Children aged 4-11 will delight in the escalating absurdity as Taft's cabinet members offer a series of unhelpful, often hilarious, suggestions to free their exasperated president. This book is a fantastic blend of historical inspiration and pure comedic genius, perfect for sparking giggles and perhaps a conversation about creative problem-solving or even presidential history. The vibrant, over-the-top illustrations perfectly complement the witty text.

George Washington crossed the Delaware in the dead of night. Abraham Lincoln saved the Union. And President William Howard Taft, a man of great stature - well, he got stuck in a bathtub. Now how did he get unstuck? Author Mac Barnett and illustrator Chris Van Dusen bring their full comedic weight to this legendary story, imagining a parade of clueless cabinet members advising the exasperated president, leading up to a hugely satisfying, hilarious finale. This picture book relates the humorous incident of President Taft getting himself stuck in a bathtub in the White House on the day of his inauguration.