Nicola’s Books — April 11, 2010

I’m pleased as punch to announce my first local POTTY ANIMALS event! On April 11, at 11:00am I will skip down the road to local gem Nicola’s Books  to share POTTY ANIMALS at story hour. Sterling has sent adorable hand sanitizers and posters for attendees, and I’ll be bringing door hangers (Hey! Don’t Be a Barger!/Come On In!) inspired by my friend Vicky L. and designed by my friend Deb P.

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Potty Animals — The Movie

Still not convinced you Must. Have. This. Book?

Take a look:

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Pooh’s Corner — March 27, 2010

Drumroll, please…my first official POTTY ANIMALS event will be March 27th at 10:30am at Pooh’s Corner in Grand Rapids. I ask you, could there be a more appropriate venue than Pooh’s Corner for a book about going to the bathroom? I thought not! In addition to story time and a potty training talk for interested parents, there will be animal crafts, giveaways (posters, hand sanitizers, and bathroom door hangers), toilet paper bowling (how great is that idea?!) and a very special, tiny guest. (Hint: he’s a barger).  I’ve never been to Pooh’s Corner, though I’ve heard wonderful things about the store and especially the staff, so I am especially looking forward to meeting everyone. See you there?

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The Potty Animals are here! The Potty Animals are here!

Potty Animals: What To Know When You’ve Gotta Go! has hit the ground running! Designed for a book for children who are nearly poitty trained but not quite civilized, it’s a collection of poems about some critters with poor potty etiquette. Flushing, wiping, zipping, washing hands — it’s all in there! If you are tired of sitting on wet toilet seats or flushing little people’s messes, this is the book for you.

I’m thrilled to bits that my first review, from venerable school librarian Travis Jonker of  100scopenotes fame, is a juicy peach. Here’s a taste:

“I don’t know if I can be much clearer than this: Potty Animals should be PreK-2nd grade required reading. And I don’t say this based solely on the information contained within, but because of the entertaining, interactive, and successful way it’s delivered…[big snip]…It’s a pleasant surprise to read an etiquette book for young readers that exceeds expectations, and that’s what this one did. You know a lower elementary teacher? How about the parent of a child in that age group? You’ll be making a good move by picking this one up for them. Don’t hesitate to add it to your library collection.”

Yummy! His review is thoughtful and comprehensive, and you can read the entire thing here.

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