A frequent topic we get asked about at the library are books to help with potty training! Below I have gathered a list of newer board books to read with the little ones in your life to help with potty time. As of this writing, all of these items are owned by the Davenport Public Library. Descriptions are provided by the publishers.
Daniel Tries a New Potty by Maggie Testa
Daniel Tiger uses a public potty for the first time in this board book perfect for preschoolers!
Daniel Tiger is so excited to go to the train station with his mom to meet his friend Juan Carlos. But then Daniel has to go potty, and he has never used the one at the train station before. Luckily, Mom Tiger is there to help and explain the differences between a public potty and the one at home! – Simon Spotlight
Flush! Flush! Flush! by Douglas Florian
Don’t forget to flush! flush! flush! after using the toilet! This adorable rhyming board book teaches little ones all the steps to potty training.
Discover the whole Baby Steps Series with Play! Play! Play!, Bath! Bath! Bath!, Brush! Brush! Brush!, and Bed! Bed! Bed!
Everyone goes to the bathroom. Bright smiles and enthusiastic kids show toddlers the basics of potty training in this bouncy read-aloud. – little bee books
George goes to the potty by David Gomez
Peppa’s little brother George uses the potty for the first time in this handy board book! It’s a great tool for kids who are also toilet training. – Scholastic Inc.
No More Diapers: A Potty-Training Book illustrated by Marion Cocklico
Discover the perfect potty-time companion with No More Diapers, a delightful interactive book that helps little ones (and their parents) navigate the potty routine with ease.
Join Millie and Mo as they get ready to ditch the diapers and learn how to use the potty. Follow them as they go shopping for a special potty, choose their own underwear and finally go potty for the first time in this fun-filled novelty book, complete with engaging flaps and mechanisms. Each page features helpful potty-training tips for parents and carers, endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With charming illustrations from Marion Cocklico, No More Diapers is the perfect book for potty time.
The Big Steps series is designed to support toddlers and parents through everyday experiences. – Campbell Books
Potty Time! by Caroline Church
Caroline Jayne Church and her delightful illustrations have loved children through and through, shown what fun the holidays can be, and how music can bring us closer together. Now her irresistible toddlers shine in this revamped preschool title focusing on the 1-2-3’s of potty training!
With a brand-new look, Potty Time! is Caroline Jayne Church’s entry into a proven timeless topic. The illustrations show joyful toddlers as they are gently encouraged to use the potty on their own. Sure to build confidence and inspire delight with children and guardians alike! – Cartwheel Books
Potty Time with Bean by Rachel Accurso, illustrated by Monique Dong
Toddlers can now learn to use the potty with this sturdy board book featuring Ms. Rachel— YouTube phenomenon, household name, and America’s favorite teacher!
For many young children and their caregivers, potty training is an uncertain time in their lives. Ms. Rachel’s comforting and age-appropriate Potty Time is fun, educational, and perfect for those embarking on this milestone. With sweet illustrations, familiar songs, and have-to-know gestures, Ms. Rachel brings her expertise to this brand-new board book with sturdy pages in an engaging story that will have little ones using the potty in no time. Features helpful potty training tips and advice in the back to assist with this important developmental milestone! – Random House Books for Young Readers
Potty time with Pete the Kitty: a lift-the-flap potty training book by Kimberly and James Dean
Potty time is cool with Pete the Kitty in this groovy lift-the-flap potty training board book!
Pete the Kitty walks toddlers through every groovy step for using the potty, from getting ready, to washing up—all leading up to one rockin’ celebration!
Includes 20 flaps to lift and step-by-step instructions for using the potty.
Increase toddlers’ confidence and success with this fun potty training book starring Pete the Kitty! – HarperCollins