Once Upon a Potty -- Boy

Good training book. Keeps interest of child. Praises child for achievement in book

This book has been so helpful with my son learning how to go on the potty. It’s really helped him understand what he needs to do and the illustrations are very simple but also sweet.

This is not only a great gift for any child who is potty training, but I remembrance to those who had it read to them when they were younger. You can also probably find a supplemental video to go along with the book on YouTube if you don’t have an old VCR with, the tape

Yes, this book has some interesting wording (lots of "I, Josha's mother") and the "potty" in question looks more like a chamber pot, but I can't see any toddler caring about that, only adults. What is important for me is that it doesn't take the bland "safe" route of leaving out the important details, as with other toilet training books which only talk about "going to the bathroom." Once Upon A Potty covers the story very nicely:1. Toddler bodies have many nice and useful parts (head, hands, feet, etc.) and several of these parts are used for making pee and poop (the book uses "wee-wee" and "poo-poo"). Very matter-of-fact.2. Making pee and poop into diapers is part of life from birth through toddler, and diaper changing is how we deal with it.3. Even after starting potty training, there will be accidents, and yes, you'll continue to use a diaper.4. Sometimes a LOT of sitting on the potty is required, and sometimes nothing comes out.5. Success will be celebrated!6. Eventually you'll use it every time!I have no problem substituting "pee and poop" when I read the book to my boy (the fourth child I've used this book with) and my son requests the story every time we have potty time. EVERY TIME. :-) I recommend this book highly.

Loved it as a kid.

This is a really good potty training book - my kiddo loves it! Giving 4 stars because the boy in the book, Joshua, gets his own “baby potty” instead of using the normal toilet. So that can cause some confusion if you’re training on a normal toilet. Otherwise, it’s overall a good book and I recommend!

This is the exact book I read to my son's almost 30 years ago - was delighted to find that this was not only still in print but in an all cardboard form; much sturdier than paper pages. The illustrations are bright and vibrant, conveying the idea of potty training very clearly. This comes in either boy or girl versions, pleasingly enough! The only off thing is the potty looks a lot like an old fashioned chamber pot, but this book was written in the early 70's do perhaps that's what they looked like back then. Highly recommended!

My toddler really likes this book. It's simple and gets the point across. I also don't mind reading it over and over which often times I have to when my little one decides he likes a book.

Used this for my kids and now my grandson. Time will tell.

This book seems nice. I’ve read it to baby (14 months) a couple of times. Hopefully he’ll get the message eventually!There are a few bits of unnecessary info that could have been left out. Also things like, “...I, Joshua’s mother...” could’ve been changed to “mommy” or some similar variation.Overall, I think it gives a clear message.I do point to baby, myself or the potty, as required, while reading the book in the hope that he associates the story with reality.Wish me luck!

A classic. My little boy really got involved in the story and refers to it now as he learns to use his potty - 'I'm doing it like Joshua!'. It sets out clearly, specifically and with humour the process of transitioning from nappies to a potty.

My son related so well to this book! Love that it’s specific to boys

Solid card pages but still quite a few (often solid books are a bit short for my liking), this book is really made for kids hands!The book is explicit (for once): you see wee and poo. This was great for my boy because you keep saying it in other books or when pointing at the potty but it always has to be imagined... and I wasn't sure my boy was getting it. It was also good to have all the anatomy as my boy was confused thinking everything came out of his willy (I hadn't thought of making sure he understood it didn't, but there you go, live and learn!)The pictures aren't "pretty" in my opinion but they are functional and that's all you need.The wording is sometimes surprising "pee pee" for a willy and "poo poo" for plain old poo but you can easily replace them with words you feel happier with, in fact someting similar is said on the first page in the note to the parents.All in all, I strongly recommend this book!