POTTY ANIMALS:
What to Know When You’ve Gotta Go!
by Hope Vestergaard
illustrated by Valeria Petrone
Sterling Children’s Books
ISBN: 978-1-4027-5996-3
What do you do when a monster says, “Boo?”
Snatch up your blankets and bury your head?
Holler and howl and crawl under your bed?
No, no, no!
The best thing to do when a monster says, “BOO!”
Is hold out your hand and say “How do you do?”
Know any kids who are afraid to flush? Or maybe a few with really bad aim? Wish you could help them remember not to drinnk too much water before–uh-oh–naptime? Have no fear, the potty animals from Sycamore Preschool are here to help little ones everywhere be in the know when it’s time to go!
From Kirkus:
“In this parallel picture book, older brother keeps his cool with a variety of responses to a little sister’s outrageous behavior by turning his wishfully naughty responses into acceptable solutions…While most would just love to react negatively or be left alone, this brother demonstrates how to respond politely, calmly and even with care and love. A fun-loving read for both impatient and pesky siblings learning to live together.”
From Booklist:
“This cheerful title offers a welcome perspective–how to cope with other kids’ feelings, particularly those belonging to a sibling. Bouncing rhymes offer suggestions on how to deal with a monster’s moods…Children will enjoy chanting along (“No, no, no!” is a refrain), even as they pick up empowering ideas about how to transform frustrations into positive connection and play.”