What floats on water and adds extra fun to any toddler’s bathtime? Drop in
Diver or Sailor (Ladybird Books, £2.99, ISBN 0 7214 4809 7 and ISBN 0 7214
4808 9) and watch sea creatures and boats unfold in all shapes, sizes and
vibrant colours. Excellent squidgy bath books from Caroline Church.
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