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You Can Go to the Potty
(Sears Children Library)
by Martha Sears, William Sears, Christie Watts Kelly, Renee
Andriani (Illustrator)
It's two books in one! This very
popular book combines a picture book for little people with
information pages for parents and helpful side bars that address
those awkward questions that kids might ask while toileting.
At the back of the book you'll find a list of parenting
resources in books and on the Web.
Mommy! I Have to Go Potty!:
A
Parent's Guide to Toilet Training
by Jan Faull
Filled
with smart, sensible advice, this helpful book covers all the
aspects of potty training including how to know if your child is
ready, how to get started, how to side step the power struggles,
and what to do about night time wetting and constipation, as
well as whether or not to use rewards. Unlike many
so-called "experts", Jan Faull has had years of hands-on
experience working with young children and their parents on this
issue, especially in the childcare setting. Aware that
every child is different she offers real advice for real
families.
Toilet Learning:
The Picture Book Technique
for Children and
Parents
Written by A. Mack
"TOILET LEARNING
is a unique approach to a vital problem."--Dr.
Louise Bates Ames, Child Psychologist;
Co-Director, Gesell Institute of Child
Development.
"TOILET
LEARNING's major strengths are in its informal,
positive, developmental orientations as opposed
to punitive and operant orientations."--Dr. Ira
J. Gordon, Educational and Developmental
Psychologist
Going to the Potty
(First Experiences)
by
Fred Rogers, Jim Judkis (Photographer)
Kids were always able to
count on Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood to tell them
the truth with gentleness and simplicity. This book
features large color photos of other kids using the potty, while
explaining the benefits of mastering these important skills, and
reassuring that it's okay to make mistakes. (Note that
this book does not show genitals.)
 Parents Book of Toilet Teaching
Written by Joanna Cole
"Take the frustration out
of toilet teaching with the first comprehensive
guide based on understanding your child's needs
first. Sensible and sensitive, this new,
easy-to-use book will turn toilet teaching into
a natural, growing experience, as you learn: How
to instill reassuring daily routines; how to
ease the transition from diapers to underpants;
how to reinforce success--and alleviate stress,
and much more." -- editorial review
Paperback edition.
126 pages
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Unlike many
other rings, this one is made for both regular and
oblong toilets.
Manufactured of wipe-clean vinyl
with a deflector for boys and a soft, padded seat.
Also
available in Sponge Bob &
Sesame Street patterns. |
by Joanna Cole,
Maxie Chambliss (Illustrator)
Potty training can
be fun. With warmth and sensitivity, Joanna Cole and Maxie
Chambliss guide young girls and boys through the challenges and
rewards of potty training--from the first steps to the joy of
graduating to big kid underpants! A helpful "Note to parents" is
included.
From School Library
Journal
PreSchool-This set of gender-specific potty-training books is a
cut above the rest in an already crowded field. Like Alyssa
Satin Capucilli's The Potty Book for Boys and The Potty Book for
Girls (both Barron's, 2000), their texts are identical, except
for the gender references. "Michael is a boy just your age."
"Ashley is a girl just your age." In both of Cole's titles, the
parents buy a potty, encourage their child to use it, and
eventually success is achieved. While the watercolor
illustrations are not identical in the two books, they are very
similar and add a cheerful, perky touch, portraying a boy/girl
well into the toddler stage, surrounded by loving, smiling
parents (no stress here).
 Your New Potty
Written by Joanna Cole.
Illustrated by Margaret Miller
Patience and
reassurance are the attitudes recommended to
parents toilet-training their children. The
encouraging story features clear photographs of relaxed
children, and sensible advice.
40 pages.
Too Big for Diapers (Too Big Board
Books)
by
JOHN E. BARRETT (Photographer)
Baby Ernie is too big for
diapers! He's ready to try out his brand-new potty.
It may take a few tries, but soon Ernie learns he
can use the potty all by himself! Great
toilet time reading material for the little person
learning to be patient on the potty!
A Potty for Me! : A
Lift-the-Flap Instruction Manual
by Karen Katz (Illustrator)
Written from the child's
point of view, this little lift the flap book follows along with
the child at play, eating, sitting on the potty, sleeping... and
finally achieving potty use success. A nice read
along book to keep a child busy on the potty while while
waiting "to go".
 Everyone
Poops (My Body Science)
by Taro Gomi, Amanda Mayer Stinchecum
(Translator)
Although cold-shouldered
by many adults simply for it's subject matter, this book has
been a hit with toddlers and preschoolers ever since its
publication in 1993. Because little children learn
by observation, and because they are given little opportunity to
observe other people and creatures engaged in this basic bodily
function, they relish this book which fills in the gaps in
their information.
A picture really is
worth a thousand words and this board book uses simple and
stylized illustrations to make the point that birds, horses,
elephants, people (etc.) all poop, that it comes out of that
opening in their bottom, and that little people can do their
poop in the potty. Adults may think it's
enough to make cute, vague references to the purpose of sitting
on the potty, but kids are natural scientists -- they feel good
about knowing what's really going on!
 Bear
in the Big Blue House - Potty Time with Bear
This is a fun way to
reinforce potty training concepts in a relaxed, fun, respectful
and no-pressure manner. The well-loved characters of
Disney Channel's Bear in the Big Blue House demonstrate
upbeat negotiation of such issues as: remembering to wipe
and wash hands, coping with accidents, what to do when at a
friend's house, and having to interrupt an exciting activity to
use the bathroom. Warm-hearted, playful and
sometimes hilarious, the video contains a number of songs and
musical numbers including:
"Welcome Song"
"Potty Chair"
"Toileteers"
"Goodbye Song"
Once
Upon A Potty
by Alona Frankel.
The chief
appeal here is the humor of a little guy trying
to figure out what the heck to do with this new
thing (a potty) he's been given.
Especially useful if frustration has left your
family needing a little comic relief. 40
pages.
by Ron
Berry, Chris Sharp, Gary Currant
(Illustrator)
The perfect book for
little ones who are afraid of the flushing sound! This
cheerful interactive book allows your child to "flush" the
potty. (Warning, battery has a limited lifetime of
flushes.)
Koko Bear's New Potty
Written by V. Lansky.
Illustrated by Jane Prince
32
pages, paperback edition. This unisex doll and
read-aloud story shows children that toilet
training is only a part of the larger process of
growing up. The book warmly conveys the family's
happiness with Koko's successes while also
allowing for hesitations.
I Have to Go!
by Robert Munsch, Michael
Martchenko (Illustrator)
From School Library
Journal
Andrew's mother and father are careful to ask him beforehand,
"Andrew, do you have to go pee?'' Andrew always answers, "No,
no, no.'' Any parent can guess the rest. As soon as he's firmly
belted in the car or immobilized in a snowsuit , Andrew bellows
"I have to go!''
His family is annoyed, but
kind, about the inconvenience, and Andrew surprises everyone by
getting up at night to go to the bathroom with grandpa and not
wetting his bed again that evening. The cartoon characters are
expressive and nice. A potty-trained child from three to five
will enjoy the humor in this preschool vignette, but like a
family photo album, this subject has limited appeal. This is an
attractive, well-designed, sturdy package, but an
ever-so-additional choice. Anna Biagioni Hart, Sherwood Public
Library, Alexandria, Va.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
PreSchool-K
Clouds and Clocks:
A Story for Children
Who Soil
by Matthew Galvin
Upset and afraid when his
beloved grandfather has to go to the hospital,
Andrew, whose working mother has little time for
him, develops a problem of his own when he stops
using the toilet.
Review From School
Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 3-- These utilitarian titles
deal with soiling (encopresis) and the death of
a grandfather. According to the foreword to
parents in Clouds and Clocks, approximately one
percent of five-year-olds have a problem with
bowel control, thus suffering isolation,
frustration, and embarrassment. When Andrew's
grandfather goes to the hospital, Andrew starts
having a problem of his own. Mornings are
rushed, and he doesn't want to use the bathroom
at school; children tease him, and his mother is
angry because he soils his pants.
With the help of a
physician and a psychiatrist, Andrew and his
mother learn to relax and to share their
feelings. Full-page illustrations are brushed
charcoal with soft blue cloud and sky
backgrounds swirled with white. The book,
intended for parents to use with children, could
fill a need in large collections. Gran-Gran's
Best Trick is seeing things that no one else
notices, and when he dies, his granddaughter is
determined to remember that and everything else
about him so that her baby sister could someday
know Gran-Gran too.
The soft, black-pencil
drawings and text are framed within a thin line,
creating broad white borders. Separation and
death are warmly and lovingly addressed in a
number of other books; therefore, while Gran -
Gran is a pleasant book, it is an additional
purchase where demand is high. --Virginia Opocensky, formerly at Lincoln City Libraries,
NB
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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pack of 50 ea
A great product for kids and
parents dealing with the transition of potty
training! Use Just Kids instead of
toilet paper or just as a "finishing step" for
greater economy.
5-1/2 x 6-in Wipes. Alcohol free with Aloe and
Vitamin E. These pre-moistened flushable wipes
encourage your child to become independent in the
bathroom. Safe for sewer and septic. Mild
ingredients.
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Dry All Night :
The Picture Book Technique That Stops Bedwetting
by Alison Mack
From Library Journal
The lone title uncovered at the local library
against which to compare this book--Dr. Robert
L. Rowan's Bed-Wetting: A Guide for Parents (St.
Martin's, 1974)--contains this stunningly
negative statement: "The majority of children
who develop the pattern of bed-wetting, however,
do so in a desire to influence the family or
social environment about them, as a response to
anxiety or hostility, or as a means for
challenging parental control." Even though this
book is written by a layperson, its approach,
layout, and factual information are far superior
to Rowan's. Mack's excellent book is designed to
be used by both parents and children. First, she
discusses the medical and psychological aspects
of enuresis and encourages parents to apply
positive reinforcement. She follows this with a
picture book for school-age children which uses
imagery, repetition, and commonality to help
children achieve nighttime bladder control.
Recommended.
- K.E. Megginson, VA Medical Ctr.,
Fayetteville, Ark.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This
text refers to an out of print or unavailable
edition of this title.
Card catalog description
A step-by-step program for curing bedwetting,
with separate sections for parent and child.
 No
More Bedwetting :
How to Help Your Child
Stay Dry
by Samuel J.
Arnold
The publisher,
John Wiley &
Sons
This book helps parents and other concerned caregivers
understand what causes bedwetting and what can be done about it.
Shows parents how to handle each type of bedwetting; whether the
cause is anatomical, psychological, or a sleep problem. Explains
the most effective treatment that parents can use to save their
child from unnecessary shame and damage to self-esteem.
Product Description:
In this reassuring, eye-opening book, noted urologist Samuel J.
Arnold explains how almost all childhood bedwetting can be cured
or controlled. Drawing on over 35 years of experience—and
thousands of actual cases—Dr. Arnold illustrates how, contrary
to conventional thinking, most bedwetting is caused by
underlying physical conditions—conditions that often can be
corrected quickly and effectively. And he dispels the harmful
and mistaken notion that long-term bedwetting is caused by
disobedience, toilet-training conflicts, or parental attitudes.
This essential and
supportive guide can help you help your child. No More
Bedwetting reveals:
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The many different
factors behind bedwetting
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How to determine the root
cause of your child's problem and what to do about it
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The roles of heavy sleep,
diseases, anatomical problems, allergies, hormones, and other
factors
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The damage of harmful
treatments such as punishment or withholding fluids
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A full range of tested
strategies and recommendations
Seven Steps to
Nighttime Dryness:
A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with
Bedwetting
by Renee Mercer
From the Publisher
This book is a practical guide for parents of children with
bedwetting. Easy to follow, in layman’s terms, it outlines
simple steps to assist children in getting dry. From general
topics such as causes of bedwetting, when to start treatment and
what to do – to very practical suggestions, such as siblings,
deep sleepers and troubleshooting alarms, this book is full of
useful information. If your child is experiencing the
frustration of bedwetting, this book is what you need to become
more informed and help him or her become dry every night.
Product Description:
Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness is written for parents who need
assistance with helping their child achieve dryness. Written by
Renee Mercer, a nurse practitioner with years of success in
helping kids learn to stay dry at night, she outlines a
positive, very practical approach to ending bedwetting. In seven
steps, you will learn:
(1) What does and does not
cause bedwetting;
(2) How to select the right time to start treatment;
(3) The treatment options available, and which is right for your
child;
(4) How to choose a bedwetting alarm;
(5) How to prepare your child to begin treatment;
(6) How to effectively use a bedwetting alarm; and
(7) When to stop treatment.
This book answers hundreds
of commonly asked questions that parents and children have about
bedwetting and the steps to achieve dryness. It provides in
depth information on what to expect when using a bedwetting
alarm, how parents should respond and common children’s
responses.
Dry Days, Wet Nights
Written by
Maribeth Boelts, Illustrated
Kathy Parkinson
From Publishers Weekly
As the title intimates, this reassuring tale is aimed at
bedwetters. Little Bunny (LB) doesn't want to wear diapers at
night anymore. His mother explains that when his body is ready,
he'll stay dry, but agrees to let him "see what happens." A
round of "wet nights" ensues, through which LB's parents
maintain their composure, assuring their tearful, discouraged
offspring both through words and their calm reactions that he's
perfectly normal and shouldn't worry. Sure enough, one morning
LB finally wakes up dry, and he and his parents celebrate.
Though slightly wordy, the text flows pleasantly, and Boelts's
point is gently, rather than overbearingly, conveyed.
Parkinson's pen-and-wash illustrations are filled with amusing
touches (Mama Bunny shows up at LB's bedside in robe and--what
else?--bunny slippers), and LB is particularly likable, a
fetching hero for the aspiring diaper-free. Ages 4-6.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text
refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K-Bunny has a difficult time trying to understand why
his pajamas and bed are wet nearly every morning when he wakens.
His parents help him through this "growing up" period by
explaining that he will be dry-all night- when the time is
right. And, of course, that time comes. A family outing for the
day is in order as a celebration for Bunny's newfound pride and
excitement. The watercolor illustrations portray a kind, loving
family that is certain to be reassuring to the intended
audience. Through a well-constructed story line, many young
children will recognize themselves, and be reassured. The book
encourages patience in an upbeat manner. A note in the front
offers explanations and sound advice for anxious parents.
Mary Lou Budd, Milford South Elementary School, OH
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Sammy the Elephant and
Mr. Camel:
A Story to Help Children
Overcome Enuresis While Discovering
Self-Appreciation
by Joyce C.,
Ph.D. Mills, Richard J., Ph.D. Crowley, Germaine
Cook (Illustrator)
With Mr. Camel's
help, Sammy the Elephant learns to strengthen
his trunk muscles so he is finally able to
assume his circus duty of carrying water and
appreciate all the other things he can do, too.
Product Description:
In this delightful fable for helping children to
overcome bedwetting and to believe in their own
self-worth, Sammy is a little elephant who can't
hold his water. When he befriends Mr. Camel, he
learns tricks and tips to hold his water until
the right time to let it go, and later uses
these new-found skills to put out a fire. With
26 richly textured illustrations, this gentle,
cheery story will help children learn about
their own inner strengths and resources. For
ages 4-8.
 Accidental Lily:
Written by
Sally Warner, Illustrated
by Jacqueline Rogers
Since
moving to Philadelphia,
six-year-old Lily Hill (Private
Lily, 1998, etc.) has had almost
nightly problems with bad dreams
and bed-wetting. Embarrassed by
these accidents, she doesn't see
how she can accept a friend's
invitation to a sleepover
birthday party.
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