Spring is here and summer is on the minds of many parents. This triggers a little-known phenomenon in the library… The absence of all potty training materials on our shelves! Warmer weather seems to motivate parents to start the process of teaching bathroom etiquette to their young. Parents all over Seattle suddenly descend upon the library, searching for the magic book that will inspire their toddlers to want to use the toilet and wear “big girl” or “big boy” pants. Fortunately, a lot has been written about this subject. Here are a few tantalizing titles to put on your holds list in preparation for a summer of potty time success:
Danny Is Done with Diapers: A Potty ABC, by Rebbecca O’Connell; illustrated by Amanda Gulliver
Children with names from Adam to Zach celebrate being diaper free, demonstrating an alphabet’s worth of potty procedures and successes.
Have You Seen My Potty? , by Mij Kelly; illustrated by Mary McQuillan
Suzy Sue needs to go, but someone has taken her potty! Potty protégés will laugh hysterically as they observe all of the animals on a farm taking turns using Suzy Sue’s potty. Fortunately, Suzy Sue gets it back just in time.
Oh No, Gotta Go! and Oh No, Gotta Go #2 , by Susan Middleton Elya
A little girl discovers the wisdom of using the bathroom before taking a ride in the car and that there are some parental suggestions that really do make sense. These clever stories, which include fun Spanish vocabulary, will resonate with traveling potty users of all ages.
On Top of the Potty: And Other Get-Up-and-Go Songs, by Alan Katz; illustrated by David Katrow
Well-known children’s songs are transformed with silly potty lyrics that will have everyone giggling with irreverence, making potty time a lot more fun!
Potty Animals: What to Know when You’ve Gotta Go! , by Hope Vestergaard; illustrated by Valeria Petrone
Everyone, including a few adults I know, can benefit from the wisdom imparted in this charming, yet insightful, book on potty etiquette. Follow a classroom of creatures as they learn how to use their school restroom in a courteous and hygienic manner.
DVD titles:
Elmo’s Potty Time, by the Sesame Workshop – DVD
Sesame Street’s most appealing monster will convince even the most reluctant toddler that learning to use the bathroom is an adventure not to be missed!
Once Upon a Potty for Him or Once Upon a Potty for Her, by Frappé Productions
These are the classic potty training videos, tailored for boys or girls and their individual learning needs for using the bathroom successfully. You might also want to check out the books of the same titles.
Which are your family favorite, tried and true, potty books and parenting tricks for potty training success?
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