A bear cub rubs too much dirt on himself and requires a bath. This simple story for beginning readers teaches the 'ub' sound through rhyming text and bright, original illustrations. Additional features to aid in comprehension include a word list for review, a note to parents and educators, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

"Their friends all have sleds. They don't. What to do? Make one, of course! Gus and Russ set out on a snowy adventure featuring a faster than expected sled, jumps, bumps, lumps, and when they need her most--Mum (and her delicious hot buttered muffins!). Cubs in the Tub is a heart-warming winter story, the fourth in the Short Vowel Adventure Series which includes Rat Attack, Wet Hen, and Princess Pig." --

Discover faraway lands and magical kingdoms, flee from thundering giants and cunning beasts, and fall in love with brave animals and beautiful princesses... There is always time to read together with this treasure trove of over 50 five-minute fairy tales, fables, and classic stories.--