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SJPL Picks: Potty Training Picture Books

For families hoping their last diaper change will arrive soon, this list is for you! If you're currently attempting to toilet train a toddler, share one of these bathroom books (and perhaps some belly laughs!) that help kids learn 'to go' through stories. This list contains board books and standard picture books, selected and curated by SJPL Librarians.

San José Public Library

17 items

  • Everyone in Ellie's family, even her dog, is convinced that the day has come for her to use her potty, but she insists they are wrong.
    BookNew York, NY : JIMMY Patterson Books, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company, 2023. — J HARDPAGE
  • Welcome to Kiki's Circus! All the animal friends will show you a cute trick. But wait! First, they have to use the potty. Look at Beaver making a hoop spin after washing her paws or Squirrel going on his unicycle after a quick pee! And…
    BookNew York : Clavis, [2023] — J PICTURE BOOK Berg
  • Celebrates the accomplishments of children, from Adam to Zach, as each learns to use the toilet for him or herself.
    Book649.62 O'Connel
  • Potty training is an adventure when introduced by celebrated children's author and illustrator Mo Willems
    BookJ PICTURE BOOK Willems
  • Lionel poops in some inappropriate places, such as on tennis balls and the Eiffel Tower.
    Book[Wellington] : Gecko Press, [2022] — J HARDPAGE
  • Potty Time With Pete the Kitty

    a Lift-the-flap Potty Training Book

    Dean, James,
    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!"--
    BookNew York, NY : HarperFestival, [2022] — 649.1 Dean
  • Board book. Also in eBook. "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." -- Novelist.
    BookNew York, NY : Scholastic, 2022. — J HARDPAGE
  • Board book. "Motivated by new undies and Daddy's support, a relatable toddler adorably navigates the excitement and challenges of learning to use the potty. Age-appropriate language and engaging illustrations make this simple and sweet…
    BookConcord, MA : Barefoot Books, [2022] — J HARDPAGE
  • Also in eBook. "Discover how cats, pelicans, space aliens, and even dinosaurs poop in this rollicking, rhyming verse that's sure to elicit giggles. With plenty of hilarious pictures and a catchy chorus that encourages young children to use…
    BookSan Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2021] — J PICTURE BOOK Litwin
  • Board book. "Do you have to go potty? Maybe yes? Maybe no? Daniel Tiger is so excited for his day that he doesn't want to go to the potty. But then he learns that it's important to sit and try to go"--Page [4] of cover.
    BookNew York : Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, 2019. — J PB PICTURE BOOK
  • Also in eBook. "The ever-popular story of a little boy in the throes of toilet training."--
    BookToronto : Annick Press, 2019. — J PICTURE BOOK Munsch
  • "Lid up, pants down, bottom on the seat! They must not have toilets in outer space, because this baby Martian keeps going in the wrong place: a bird bath, a bin, an up-turned hat. Perhaps if he masters The Toilet Song, he might learn…
    BookMinneapolis, MN : Andersen Press USA, 2019. — J PICTURE BOOK Willis
  • Also in Board book. "It's potty time for superheroes, firefighters, ninjas, soldiers, and KIDS! Young ones will enjoy this funny, rhyming story that teaches great bathroom habits with the promise that all their heroes use the potty too.…
    BookNew York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, [2018] — J PICTURE BOOK Crow
  • "Peep says it's time for Egg to start using the potty. But Egg does not want to use the potty--and no amount of lemonade-drinking, running water, or toilet-paper tutus can change that! When things start to get a little uncomfortable, Egg…
    BookNew York : Farrar Straus Giroux, 2018. — J PICTURE BOOK Gehl
  • "Little Goldilocks wants to wear underwear -- big-girl underwear that's not too silly and not too frilly, but just right. But that means she also needs to find the "just right" potty. Will she know when she needs to go? And will she get to…
    BookSomerville, Massachusetts : Nosy Crow, 2017. — J PICTURE BOOK Hodgkins
  • "Dinosaur is absolutely 100% certain he doesn't need to use the potty. Even when he's making lemonade, running through the sprinkler, having a three juice box lunch, and splashing in rain puddles. See? He's doing his victory dance.…
    BookJ PICTURE BOOK Shea
  • Potty Animals

    What to Know When You've Gotta Go!

    Vestergaard, Hope
    "Meet Wilbur, who won’t wash his hands after going potty. Wilma, who waits too long…and sometimes doesn’t make it in time. And Freddie, who’s afraid to flush. These are just a few of the preschool animals who need a little help with their…
    BookNew York, NY : Sterling Publishing, c2009. — J PICTURE BOOK Vesterga