Submitted by Ms. Brenda!
Have You Seen My Potty? by Mij Kelly is a fun rhyming romp through the farmyard in search of Suzy Sue’s potty. Suzy Sue had something very important to do. Something important she did everyday until someone snatched her potty away! Oh no! Now Suzy Sue is on the hunt for her potty. Meanwhile, the animals on the farm are amazed at how clean the farmyard is now that they’re using the wonderful “poo pot” they have found. As the animals take turns using it, Suzy Sue asks each of them if they have seen her potty. Unfortunately, the animals don’t know what a “potty” is and really, they are a little too busy to help her. Just when Suzy Sue has given up hope, just when she is about to “go” without her potty, the animals all shout “STOP!” and say “Haven’t you learned, or have you forgotten, always poo with a poo pot under your bottom!” With fun, colorful illustrations by Mary McQuillan, potty trainees are sure to learn the importance of using their potties! See this book listed in our catalog
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Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit
Submitted by Ms. Amanda!
The Story of the Little Mole Who went in Search of Whodunit by Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch. One morning a little mole pokes his head out of his hole and PLOP! He has something on his head that is long brown, and looks a little bit like a hot dog. Little Mole is angry, and determined to find the animal “Whodunit!” Little Mole goes to all his neighbors and asks them if they did it, but each deny the mess and show Little Mole how they do it! After asking the pigeon, horse, rabbit, goat, cow, and pig but, never finding out more than how they leave their droppings, Little Mole decides to ask the Flies! The Flies examine the long brown something that looks a little bit like a hot dog on top of his head, and declare it had to be the dog, Henry. Little Mole sets out in search of Henry and finds him asleep and PLOP! Little Mole goes back to his hole happy and satisfied. This is a great mystery for young kids, and is sure to be a hit with reluctant readers! With each new animal’s droppings come a variety of onomatopoeia, hilarious, descriptive words. See this book listed in our catalog
How to Potty Train Your Monster
Submitted by Tess from Lexington Park!
Is your monster too big for diapers? Then you need How to Potty Train Your Monster by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Mike Moon, which offers this 10-step regiment: 1. Make sure your monster’s ready (300 is a good age), 2. Get him a potty chair (most monsters need a giant one), 3. Dress comfortably (no tutus please), 4. Make frequent bathroom trips, 5. Give lots of praise (perhaps throw a monster potty party), 6. Make sure he washes his paws, 7. Don’t let him drink before bedtime, 8. Be patient, 9. Remember accidents will happen, and 10. Reward your monster (they enjoy stinky socks). And what’s the best part of about potty training your monster? Great big monster underwear (but don’t let him wear them on his head)!
Little Beauty
No doubt inspired by the stories of gorillas who have been trained to speak sign language and care for pets comes Little Beauty by Anthony Browne. In it we meet a very special gorilla who has everything he needs, except a friend. He communicates to his handlers that he desires company and they provide him with a kitten. The gorilla loves his cat. He feeds her milk and honey, carries her everywhere he goes, takes naps with her, they even go to the potty together! But one night they watch a movie and it makes the gorilla very angry! When he smashes the TV set in a rage, the zookeepers wonder if they should take his kitty away. Find out the thrilling conclusion to this saga by checking out Little Beauty today!
On Top of the Potty
On Top of the Potty and Other Get-Up-and-Go Songs by Alan Katz and David Catrow is simply the most hilarious book I’ve read in a long time. Having trouble convincing your child to use the toilet? There’s nothing quite like a rousing musical number to motivate even the most stubborn of diaper wearers. How about “If You Gotta Go Do Poopy” to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It?” Or maybe “Don’t Flush Strange Things in the Potty” to the tune of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Perhaps the title track, “On Top of the Potty” to the tune of “On Top of Old Smokey!” My personal favorite is “Frankie Noodle,” to the tune of “Yankee Doodle.” Sing it with me: “Frankie Noodle Sat right down Right upon the potty And he made a pee and poop In front of everybody!”
Even Firefighters Go to the Potty
Even Firefighters Go to the Potty is a hilarious book by Wendy and Naomi Wax, and illustrated by Stephen Gilpin. If you have a child who is hesitant to start using the potty, proof that everyone who’s anyone sits on a toilet might be reassuring. As the title suggests, Firefighters use the potty. It’s true! Police officers do too! Baseball players, construction workers, doctors and dentists–they all go to the potty. Astronauts use the potty (although its a little difficult with those bulky space-suits). When you’re at a restaurant and wondering where the waiter is? He’s probably on the potty (and most definitely washing his hands!) Do polar bears use the potty. No–but you can bet the zookeeper does!