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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
POTTY
by Leslie Patricelli, illustrated by Leslie Patricelli
"Tubby (ISBN: 978-0-7636-4567-0) celebrates bathtime with equal flair. (Board book. 1-3)"
Possibly the most freighted transition of toddlerhood is the passage from diapers to potty, and Patricelli (Binky, 2005, etc.) tackles it here with her customary light touch. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 8, 2008
THE POTTY TRAIN
by David Hochman, Ruth Kennison, illustrated by Derek Anderson
"Nonetheless, train enthusiasts will toot "Chugga chugga poo-poo." (Picture book. 2-4)"
The latest addition to toilet-training literature takes the train analogy and rides the rails to success . . . one hopes. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2007
HAVE YOU SEEN MY POTTY?
by Mij Kelly, illustrated by Mary McQuillan
"This is a sure winner for the toddler and preschool set. (Picture book. 2-5)"
A stolen potty is a disaster for young Suzy Sue, "who had something very important to do." Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2006
THE PRINCE AND THE POTTY
by Wendy Cheyette Lewison, illustrated by Keiko Motoyama
"A must for every library and toddler boy. (Picture book. 1-5)"
Boys had to wait 12 years, but their potty book has finally arrived, and it was well worth the wait. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 1, 2005
POTTY POO-POO WEE-WEE!
by Colin McNaughton
"Certainly not for all tastes, especially since the rationale is somewhat distorted. (Picture book. 2-4)"
An all-dinosaur cast, dressed in scattered items of clothing and suspended in pastel colored space, gathers ‘round to tut-tut as Littlesaurus repeatedly "does a poo" where he pleases, then walks away, bellowing out the title announcement. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2003
Kirkus Star TIME TO PEE!
by Mo Willems, illustrated by Mo Willems
"Those kids move from doubt to magnificent relief to pride in a happily encouraging progression, making this offering number one in the potty department. (Picture book. 2-4)"
That most basic of functions, subject of countless earnest tomes, at last receives a treatment whose instructional value is equaled by its entertainment value. Read full book review >