Description

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What makes us sick? What kind of habits should we practice to keep us healthy?

Ruthie and James are best friends and classmates in Miss Bee's class. Last week, James had to stay home because he had the flu. When he returns to class, Ruthie is excited but cautious to welcome him back.

"Miss Bee?" Ruthie asks. "How do we make sure we don't get sick like James was?"

Miss Bee gathers her class for a discussion on developing habits that will prevent the spread of germs and help the class stay healthy. With an exploration of what her students do outside school—like play outside, go to birthday parties, visit parks and petting zoos—Miss Bee demonstrates how washing hands, taking baths, brushing teeth, sneezing and coughing into elbows, eating healthy foods, and getting enough sleep leads to feeling good physically, mentally, and emotionally.

In I Can Wash Up!, author and illustrator Meg Walters presents parents, teachers, and caregivers with the tools needed to teach the children in their lives about basic hygiene in hopes that they will grow into healthy, smart adults. It's important that children find the right balance between being mindful about cleanliness and the importance of exploring their worlds.

About the Author

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Meg Walters is a writer and illustrator who lives with her family and yellow dog in Peapack-Gladstone, New Jersey. Her favorite color is orange, her favorite food is artichokes, and she loves to visit her local library. Meg has illustrated the books Lucy Loves Sherman and Lucy Loves Sherman's Beach and has written the book World Cup Women. Meg is happy to create I Can Wash Up! to help teach kids about finding the right balance between having fun and being hygienic.