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ONCE UPON A POTTY
By Alona Frankel J 649.62 FRANK
Separate versions explain in simple text
and illustrations why and how a little
girl—or a little boy—uses a potty.
GOING TO THE POTTY
By Fred Rogers EASY J 649.62 ROGER
Large color photos present children using the
toilet, and the straightforward text emphasizes the benefits
to the child of mastering this developmental step. A Mr.
Rogers's First Experiences Book.
YOUR NEW POTTY
By Joanna Cole EASY J 649.62 COLE
Steffie and Ben learn how to use the
potty as they make the transition from
diapers to underpants.
POTTY POWER FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
J DVD 649.62 POTTY
Live action and 3-D animated characters guide
viewers step-by-step through potty use and proper
hygiene.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I FLUSH THE TOILET?
By Isaac Asimov J 628.3 ASIMO
Briefly describes how toilets are used to get rid of waste
and how sewage is treated.
Parenting
Resources
(Located in the Adult Dept.)
POTTY TRAINING SUCKS: What To Do
When Diapers Make You Miserable
By Joanne Kimes 649.62 KIMES
Amidst all the headaches (and heartaches), this
book feels your pain. Veteran potty trainers cover
the respective troubles of training boys and girls, and how to
maintain your sanity through it all.
TOILET TRAINING THE BRAZELTON WAY
By T. Berry Brazelton 649 BRAZE
Respected pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton shows
how to toilet train children in a series of small,
gentle steps.
information.
TOILET TRAINING: A Practical Guide to
Daytime and Nighttime Training
By Vicky Lansky 649 LANSK
Offers sound advice, time-tested wisdom from
experts and parents, and helpful resource
POTTY TRAINING BOYS THE EASY WAY:
Helping Your Son Learn Quickly—
Even If He's a Late Starter
By Caroline Fertleman 649.62 FERTL
Boys tend to take longer to be toilet trained, learn this skill
later, and have different challenges from girls. Learn an
accessible plan for getting your son trained quickly, clever games
to make learning to use the toilet fun, as well as important tips
for handling accidents and setbacks.
Ready,
Set,
Go!
Updated 5/2010
Books About
Potty Training
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Potty training success hinges
on readiness—physical and
emotional—not a specific age.
Many kids show interest in potty
training by age 2, but others may not
be ready until age 2 ½—or even
older. When you decide it's time to
begin potty training, set your child
up for success. Start by maintaining
a sense of humor and a positive
attitude.
Here are some books to help:
MY BIG GIRL POTTY
MY BIG BOY POTTY
By Joanna Cole E COLE
Ashley and Michael learn to pee and poop
in the potty as they make the transition
from diapers to underpants with the help of
their understanding parents.
TIME TO PEE!
By Mo Willems E WILLE
How to know when it's time to potty,
what to do when you get there, and
reassurance not to worry if you don't get it right the first
time.
ANNIE’S POTTY
By Judith Caseley E CASEL
In a positive approach to toilet training, Annie gradually accepts
the concept of using the toilet like “a big girl” with much
sensible help from her calm mother.
THE POTTY TRAIN
By David Hochman E HOCHM
A fantasy train ride that marks the journey
from diapers to "Undie Junction."
THE PRINCE AND THE POTTY
By Wendy Lewison E LEWIS
When the young prince refuses to use his
potty, the king and queen are afraid he will
wear diapers all his life, until the Royal
Wise Man suggests an unlikely solution.
STANDING UP
By Mary-Anne Gillet E GILLE
It's not as easy as it looks, as anyone who
cleans a bathroom in a house full of boys
will affirm, but it's a handy trick to learn.
POTTY TIME
By Guido van Genechten E GENEC
A toddler named Joe and his animal friends
learn that although bottoms come in all shapes
and sizes, everyone must use the potty.
P.J. & PUPPY
By Cathryn Falwell E FALWE
Toddler P. J. is wary about “new
potty” but joyful about “new puppy.”
He plays; puppy plays. Then P. J. wets
his pants; puppy wets the rug. Finally, the toddler goes on
the potty, the puppy goes on newspapers, and everyone is
happy and dry.
I HAVE TO GO!
By Robert Munsch E MUNSC
Andrew's mother and father are careful
to ask him beforehand, “Andrew, do
you have to go pee?” Andrew always
answers, “No, no, no.” Any parent can guess the rest. As
soon as he's firmly belted in the car or immobilized in a
snowsuit , Andrew bellows “I have to go!”
ON TOP OF THE POTTY:
and Other Get-Up-and-Go Songs
By Alan Katz J 782.42 KATZ
Songs like “Go Do Poop in the Toilet” (to
the tune of “Take Me Out to the
Ballgame”) and “Tinkle, Tinkle on the Floor” (to the tune
of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”) are sure to become
instant classics in your potty-training household.