Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath
Author: Todd Tarpley
Illustrator: Vin Vogel
Two Lions
1 December 2019
32 pages
Book description from Goodreads: “After crossing raging rivers and tromping through the jungle, Naughty Ninja returns to his secret ninja training camp for lunch. But when he gets inside, his parents tell him he needs a bath. Before Naughty Ninja gets in the tub, he notices poisonous flies and an angry alligator circling his dad, who doesn’t even seem to know he’s in trouble. Good thing Naughty Ninja is around to save the day!
Amid sudsy fun, a boy’s imaginary ninja life and his everyday world collide in the ultimate bath time adventure.”
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Educational Activities inspired by Todd Tarpley’s Naughty Ninja Takes a Bath:
- Before Reading–From looking at the front and back cover:
- What do you think of when you think about ninjas?
- What type of naughtiness do you expect here?
- Where and when does this story seem to take place?
- What type of creatures are lurking in the water?
- What is the Naughty Ninja up to on the back cover?
- If you could ask the author any one question before you read the book, what would it be?
- After Reading–Now that you’ve read the story:
- Which events in the story seemed most important?
- How did you react when Ninja Dad fell into the tub?
- What would you have done if you were the ninja and you realized there were “wild, poisonous flies”?
- Do you think the Naughty Ninja means to cause trouble?
- Writing–Naughty Ninjas get into trouble, even when they don’t mean to. What other adventures might this Naughty Ninja get into? Dream up one of them, and write that story yourself. Will Ninja Dad end up in the tub water again? Will Naughty Ninja save the day? Consider using crayons to draw pictures to go with your story.
- Craft–With an adult’s help, try some of the following ninja-themed crafts:
- LEGO Ninjas–You have to have LEGOs of your own here, but if you have some, these are easy to make with this guide.
- Ninja Stress Ball–There are lots of ways to make these and even more ways to fill them. Fun!
- Origami Ninja Stars–Lots of folding here, but these are both pretty and cool.
- Paper Bag Ninja Craft–This one requires a bit more work and help than others, but the result is worth it.
- Toilet Roll Ninjas–All you need are toilet roll paper cores, paint, straws, and a black marker.
- Further Reading–Who doesn’t love ninjas, right? How many other books about ninjas have you read? Here are a few of OPB’s favorites. (Click on the book cover for more information on any of these titles!)
