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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-New entries in an already crowded field of books. These two are almost exact duplicates, both in text and illustration. The only differences are the names, Henry/Hannah; the addition or subtraction of a ponytail on the child's head; and the colors used-blue or pink, of course. A cutesy, rhymed text in the child's voice tells toddlers how Henry/Hannah receives his/her very own potty "to use when I am ready." Then the narrator goes on to relate how he/she sits on it, has success, and is rewarded with new underwear, not to mention the praise and applause of Mommy and Daddy. This is virtually the same plot as any other potty-training book aimed at this audience and their parents. Some have a tad more humor and imagination, like Wendy Lewison's The Princess & the Potty (S & S, 1994). Others are a bit more straightforward, such as Alona Frankel's Once Upon a Potty (Barron's, 1980). These two add nothing new or noteworthy or imaginative. Serviceable additions to satisfy demand.
Jane Marino, Scarsdale Public Library, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Jane Marino, Scarsdale Public Library, NY
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Every little boy's graduation from diapers to the potty is always a very important moment--and one to make both parents and toddlers proud! In The Potty Book, Henry needs to have his diapers changed so he can go out and play. Then mom and dad bring home a big box, and Henry is anxious to open it up and see what's inside. Is it a rocking chair? A bed for Teddy? No, it's a potty--which means that it's time for Henry to graduate from his diapers. This gentle and humorous little story is charmingly illustrated and told in verse. Little boys will enjoy looking at the pictures and having the story read to them. Meanwhile, they'll start getting the idea that it's time for them to grow up, exactly like Henry. So that at last, they'll be able to say--"I'm off the potty!"
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
pleasant, but not all that helpful,
By audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Potty Book for Boys, The (Hardcover)
This is a cheery poem about a boy named Henry who is learning to use the toilet. He uses a separate potty seat rather than a toilet insert, and the book uses the terms pee and poop. There were a couple of things I didn't like about the book -- in one picture Henry is brushing his teeth and has toothpaste squirted all over and a bowl of oatmeal on his head! This is distracting. In another picture urine is in a big puddle on the floor when Henry's had an accident. In yet another, Henry's pants are wet after he had another accident. I guess I feel I can reassure our toddler if there are accidents; I'd like the book to stay on message and show a positive and successful experience. Also, as in most other books of this genre, there is little show-or-tell about the actual anatomy or mechanics. This book isn't terrible and our son likes it, I just don't think it has helped much.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Potty Book for Boys,
By Tami Brady "Whole Health" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (HALL OF FAME) (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Potty Book for Boys, The (Hardcover)
The Potty Book for Boys is a potty training books that looks to a little boy's eagerness to grow up. It starts off discussing all the things that the little one has learned and can now do that he couldn't as a baby. That, the next step is potty training.This book has a kind of light sing songy feel to it. The little boy in the book has a teddy bear who he talks to and helps him while on the potty showing that potty training isn't scary. In fact, it's fun and a natural part of growing up. I'm not sure if my little guy is convinced that potty training is fun. However, this book did fix one issue we had been having. The first potty book we read had a little girl sitting on the potty with her clothes on. My little one assumed that you needed pants on to use the potty. This created a great deal of confusion and anxiety. The Potty Book for Boys also shows the boy sitting on the potty with his clothes on but then shows him taking off his pants to actually use the potty.
4.0 out of 5 stars
great book,
This review is from: Potty Book for Boys, The (Hardcover)
My kids loved this book. They refer to "Henry" while potty training so i know it stuck with them. Not sure how much it really helped with potty training (i doubt it influenced much at all), but it is still a book they like to read as they can relate to the topic.
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