The Very Dirty Boy

written by Ellen Brown

The Very Dirty Boy is a whimsical, funny children’s picture book for ages 3–7, brought to life through expressive characterful illustration, playful storytelling, imaginative environments, and visual humour.

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This rhyming bath-time adventure follows one very mucky little boy who is terrified of being sucked down the drain. When his fear finally comes true, he finds himself spinning through a fantastical underwater world of pipes, tunnels, bubbles, and suds, where he meets a wise old fish and discovers that the only way home is to get clean!

  

The story provided an exciting opportunity to create engaging children's book illustrations with strong character development, expressive emotions, visual storytelling, and imaginative world-building. From the mischievous, dirt-covered protagonist to the quirky underwater characters and humorous bath-time scenes, every spread is designed to capture a young reader's attention and encourage them to explore the artwork.