Overview
A bubbly neurodiverse-centered story about getting boring tasks done, even when you REALLY don't want to! Brought to life by buzzingly brilliant author George Kirk and illustrator Ana Gómez.
Bessie's head is full of bees, absolutely bubbling with them. Together, Bessie and her bees spend their days getting into all sorts of things—games, books, and mischief. On this day, Granny thinks they need to get into something else—THE BATH!
"But I don't want to get in the bath," Bessie cries. "Bathtime is really, REALLY boring!"
Just then, Bessie remembers she needs to check the strawberry bushes. . . and that Dinosaur must play in the mud. . . and she has to make a surprise cake for Granny. And now, Bessie and her bees are VERY MESSY—a kind of messy that only a bath can fix!
Will Bessie and her bees find the fun in bathtime after all? Perhaps all it takes is some imagination (and bubbles). . .
This heartwarming story offers help when faced with task avoidance—delaying, resisting, or ignoring boring and difficult tasks, even if they're important! Bessie and her bees give voice to neurodiverse experiences through the visual metaphor of bees and also offer a universal message for all readers about finding the fun in getting tasks done.
Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.
While major retailers like Amazon may carry Bessie's Bathtime (An ADHD Adventure), we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.
We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.
Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of Bessie's Bathtime (An ADHD Adventure).