'A Potty for Me!'
This potty-training board book is written from the child's point of view and describes all the excitement of trying out a new potty for the first time. Children will love following along and lifting the flaps on every page to discover surprises around each corner. It's a book that you can read over and over again.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $7
'Potty'
This book follows the comical inner monologue of a toddler facing the age-old question: To go in my diaper, or not to go in my diaper? Children will love the brightly colored illustrations, and parents will appreciate the subtle humor. In the end, it's all about independence and making big-kid choices.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $5
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'Princess Potty Time'
This interactive book is specially designed for girls ages 2 to 4. It covers the basics, including knowing when to go, how often to go and how to clean up. And, little girls can do it all with royal style.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $7
'Once Upon a Potty' (Boy & Girl)
There's a reason this book has been a favorite of parents since the 1970s. With boy and girl versions, the books help children know how important it is to make the move to a big-kid potty and how good it feels to celebrate along the way. Four million-plus copies have been sold worldwide.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $7
'Pirate Potty'
Every pirate needs a pirate's chair, or potty. Your little swashbuckler will love this pirate-themed potty-training book, complete with a helpful step-by-step introduction to using the big boy potty. The included pirate's hat and reward stickers turn learning into a game.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $5
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'Even Firefighters Go to the Potty'
Everyone has to go potty, even firefighters on the way to fight a fire. Then it's a zookeeper on his way to feed the polar bears, and then it’s the next person and so forth. This book helps put children's minds at ease about this new adventure. Children learn when to go and how to ask for help. Remember, you're never too busy to go potty. Everybody does it!
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $7
'The New Potty'
Follow along as big brother Critter helps his little sister learn how to use her new potty. The illustrations and text from famed children's author Mercer Mayer are sure to bring back memories for parents and get a whole new generation to love these Little Critters.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $4
'Caillou Potty Time'
There's a reason kids love Caillou—he's a fun-loving child just like them who has questions, concerns and more about new situations. Join him as he tackles potty time for toddlers everywhere. Watch as he goes from being uninterested and too busy to loving his new potty.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $5
'Potty Animals'
The crafty play on words and super cute illustrations might be enough for you to buy this book, but there's so much more to it. Each potty animal has his own lesson to learn. One forgets to wash his hands. One waits too long to go. Another is afraid to flush. All in all, it's a cleverly told tale of toilet basics.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $5
'Dinosaur vs. the Potty'
The potty is no match for even the strongest of dinosaurs. Read along as the dinosaur thinks of every excuse not to use the potty. Not even when he's having a three-juice-box lunch does he think he needs to go. In the end, the need for the potty rules above all else. Boys and girls alike will love his hilarious antics.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $12
'The Potty Book' and Doll Package
With a Hannah version for girls, and a Henry version for boys, this potty book and doll pair plays double duty with a fun story and adorable plush toy. Watch as the lead character learns about all the benefits of going from diapers to big kid pants. You can even use the doll to act out the story while your child is tucked in.
To buy: Amazon, $13
'Elmo's Potty Time Songs'
Potty training might be stressful, but this cheerful book featuring everyone's favorite red character is sure to put kids and parents at ease. The interactive musical buttons are synched to each colorful page and can be played with or without reading. It's sure to keep kiddos in the bathroom long enough to get their business done.
To buy: Barnes & Noble, $9
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