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Everyone Poops
by
Tarō Gomi
With a straightforward text and full-color illustrations showing beasts and bugs doing it, younger children are shown a natural part of life. Illustrations. (Baby/Preschool)
Paperback, 27 pages
Published
October 1st 2001
by Kane/Miller Book Publishers
(first published March 1st 1993)
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I’m torn. Either this is the most brilliant potty training book ever published. Or else it’s friggin creepy as hell. Or maybe it’s both at the same time. Take your pick.
My mother-in-law, sister-in-law and I went day after Christmas shopping today in a very small tourist town in northern Wisconsin. The selection of shops in town is primarily of the tchotchke shop variety. They each found a heavily discounted Christmas tchotchke for future years and I bought yarn. I also found...more
My mother-in-law, sister-in-law and I went day after Christmas shopping today in a very small tourist town in northern Wisconsin. The selection of shops in town is primarily of the tchotchke shop variety. They each found a heavily discounted Christmas tchotchke for future years and I bought yarn. I also found...more
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This book has turned my life completely around.
I used to have a very negative attitude towards those who told me that everyone poops. I was really quick to dismiss their claims that everyone poops as mystical hogwash, a sort of pseudo-scientific feel-good philosophy designed to scam the gullible out of their money. I mean, when we were kids, who didn't imagine themselves one day pooping? I know we all tried it, and imagined that we could poop, but eventually most of us grew out of th...more
I used to have a very negative attitude towards those who told me that everyone poops. I was really quick to dismiss their claims that everyone poops as mystical hogwash, a sort of pseudo-scientific feel-good philosophy designed to scam the gullible out of their money. I mean, when we were kids, who didn't imagine themselves one day pooping? I know we all tried it, and imagined that we could poop, but eventually most of us grew out of th...more
This book is stupid! Nobody should read this book! It's about poop! I hate it! My dad liked it, though, and he's weird. So let's not listen to him! And if you ever go on his GoodReads, you know that his opinion on the book will be there, so don't go to his!
A humorous and informative book for all ages! Makes a great, quick read while taking a poop, as well...
Very cute little book ... great to give to people who have an issue pooping in public bathrooms.
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This came out the year that I has taking honors biology in high school. My teacher thought it was the cutest darn thing she'd ever seen in her entire life and told all of her students that we could write a sort-of short book report on "Everybody Poops" for extra credit to make up for the less-than-stellar average the class got on the last test - strangly enough a test on the digestive tract. Anyhoo: she was right. It IS, in fact, one of the cutest darn things anyone can ever see, as...more
I've got a 3 year old that won't poop on the potty. Nope. She just takes a dump in her underwear. Yum. So, as semi-gross as the illustrations in this book were, it's nothing compared to the mess I have to clean out of her pants every day.
Basically, this is an illustrated book for children about various animals and the way they poop. Then it throws in how kids (and adults) poop on the potty, and babies poop in their diapers. Again. This is illustrated, but it's cartoonish so it's not like y...more
Basically, this is an illustrated book for children about various animals and the way they poop. Then it throws in how kids (and adults) poop on the potty, and babies poop in their diapers. Again. This is illustrated, but it's cartoonish so it's not like y...more
I have a 3-yr-old who is pretty insistent that he not use the toilet. He can. He has on occasion. He just prefers his diaper. He says things like, "No thanks. I'll just go in my diaper."
When I saw this at the library today I thought, "maybe it will inspire him to use the toilet." He thought it was so funny that there is a book about poop. We laughed for a long time about the poop book. But then we read it.
He sat there quietly and then when his ...more
When I saw this at the library today I thought, "maybe it will inspire him to use the toilet." He thought it was so funny that there is a book about poop. We laughed for a long time about the poop book. But then we read it.
He sat there quietly and then when his ...more
My best friends daughter refused to go poop in the potty... she would cop-a-squat outside in the rocks..lol.. I'm not kidding...lol.. and I tried not to laugh but how can you not? I got her this book and sat her down and we read it. It showed her that all people and animals poop. She said, "But Aunt Lisa, the animals are pooping outside, why cant I?" So I told her that yes, animals poop outside, but animals also lick their butts clean instead of using toilet paper and they get worms in...more
Incredible revelations, exciting plot points, and intriguing character development. Taro Gomi demonstrates her expertise in these finer points in a literature masterpiece titled "Everyone Poops" . Virtuoso Gomi might be misunderstood for being too advanced for her times in this epic novel to the naive reader. Upon deeper and multiple readings of this heartwarming classic, one can immediately recognize the underlying themes of love, hate, triumph, and sorrow. The allegories to a future ...more
I discovered this book when attempting to potty train my son many moons ago. I love the idea of it. It's so democratic--and funny.
This book is hilarious. It goes over how everybody poops. Different animals poop and even grownups. It talks about how there are different smells of poop, different sizes, and different colors. This book does a good job making kids less self conscience about their poop. I would read this to little kids that are learning to potty train. Also if kids have questions about what is coming out of them I would read them this book. The illustrations do a good job describing different types of poo...more
Mostly Funny, a little gross.
"An elephant makes a big poop, a mouse makes a tiny poop." (complete with illustrations). These straightforward observations mark the beginning of this unique picture book "Everyone Poops."
I imagine that some of the prudish or squeamish will be put off by the explicit (but cute) pictures of animals and humans and their excrement of all shapes, sizes, and colors.
My son laughed and laughed at this book like it was a great joke. ...more
"An elephant makes a big poop, a mouse makes a tiny poop." (complete with illustrations). These straightforward observations mark the beginning of this unique picture book "Everyone Poops."
I imagine that some of the prudish or squeamish will be put off by the explicit (but cute) pictures of animals and humans and their excrement of all shapes, sizes, and colors.
My son laughed and laughed at this book like it was a great joke. ...more
Just might be the most important book of our generation. I laughed, I cried it made me want to poo.
Thanks to this insightful story, I can now poop without fear.! Thanks Taro Gomi!
This book taught me a LOT about life and helped me get through some difficult times.
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Such a funny little story. It's a good book to read to children who are transitioning from diaper to potty, especially if they are hesitant to make a bowel movement anywhere but their diaper. We were looking through books at a book fair and a woman handed it to me and said it was really good book. We read through it right there and thought it was pretty funny. The illustrations are simple, but interesting and the myriad ways that Taro Gomi found to discuss how animals and people "poop"...more
A thriller, non-stop action, definately one of Gomi's best pieces.
I'm just adding this to see if my boyfriend notices.
I bought this book for a friend about to have her first baby because the title amused me, but I also had a vague memory of some people being offended by this children's book. Having read it myself, I'm guessing they either had a problem with a book showing cartoon excrement or the one sketch of what is *clearly* a baby *boy* with a full diaper. Really, the gist of the book is demystifying/destigmatizing dropping a deuce. A real page-turner and the perfect length for a typical trip to the john (u...more
This is a brief treatise on the different ways animals and people practice elimination, with a level of attention and explanation that is educational as well as amusing. It ends with the phrase, "All living creatures eat, so... everyone poops." The illustrations are unusual, blocky simple figures rendered in bright colors. Funny for adults and children, this book may alleviate some hesitancy and mystery for reluctant potty-trainers.
Also published as "Everyone Poos"...more
Also published as "Everyone Poos"...more
This is an awesome book for children all about poop. They can learn about how different animals make different kinds of poop, and that eating leads to pooping. I bet it would be a good one for kids who are potty training. I've heard that there's been some controversy surrounding the book, but I can't really see why, unless it's about the fairly abstract child penis that shows when the little boy has his pants down. Or maybe some parents are uncomfortable with poop? Maybe they just need more...more
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Years ago My now Ex-Fiance discovered this gem while working at a commercial book store. One evening he surprised me with this-and wanted me to know that he loved me so much more then expected and had to share this with me. He was a precious gift to me, much like this endearing work of literature. Classic, must have! Has served as a discussion center-piece more then once. Was a big hit with my nephews, they thought it was hysterical - still bring it up to this day. Aunt Steph earned a lot of coo...more
Everyone Poops describes the pooping behaviors of all sorts of animals, from mice to elephants. Before I had children, I didn't understand why there would need to be a book about pooping. This book introduces the idea of the potty to young children, and also explains why we poop: "All living things eat, so ..." It won't force the idea of the potty on children, but in light and humorous way familiarizes them with it. And what kid doesn't like to talk about poop?
Incredibly enlightening book!
All my life I thought something bad was happening to me each morning. I was always too embarrassed to talk to anyone about my daily "problem." Now I can talk freely and endlessly with anyone and everyone about what I've come to find is nothing more than a normal, albeit a bit disgusting, bodily function!!
It finally occurred to me why other people whose homes I've visited also have a toilet.
I love reading books!!
All my life I thought something bad was happening to me each morning. I was always too embarrassed to talk to anyone about my daily "problem." Now I can talk freely and endlessly with anyone and everyone about what I've come to find is nothing more than a normal, albeit a bit disgusting, bodily function!!
It finally occurred to me why other people whose homes I've visited also have a toilet.
I love reading books!!
This book has fabulous illustrations and doesn't shy away from its subject. It asks the question, "What does whale poop look like?"
Oddly, when I searched for it by title, this is the other book that came up:
God Wants You to Be Rich: How and Why Everyone Can Enjoy Material and Spiritual Wealth in Our Abundant World, by Paul Pilzer.
Ponder the connections between these two volumes, dear reader.
Oddly, when I searched for it by title, this is the other book that came up:
God Wants You to Be Rich: How and Why Everyone Can Enjoy Material and Spiritual Wealth in Our Abundant World, by Paul Pilzer.
Ponder the connections between these two volumes, dear reader.
I know, I know, another poop book. This one was also recommended by our pediatrician. This would be a good one for young potty-trainers. In some of the reviews I read people were so offended that it said silly things like "a two-hump camel makes a two-hump poop". To them, I say loosen up a little (no pun intended)! Don't we all need a little potty humor every now-and-then?
This book is exactly what the title says, everyone poops. Its goes through telling you about all the animals that poop and then how we all poop. It explains what we eat has to come out. This book is cute, but I think is a little much, some of the pictures of the little boy pooping is to graphic. I was very surprised of the pictures for this children's book.
I absolutely love this book! I remember my mom reading it to me and I laughed my head off. It is hilarious but it also teaches kids that literally everyone poops. boys are grossed out when girls poop, it doesn't make sense but for some reason they do. This book is good for boys to read so that they don't give girls a hard time. Pooping is a normal way of life.
When I was younger I went to a friend's birthday party and this book was one of the gifts given. At the time, we were all mortified (as young girls should be, when confronted with poo books!), but now I realize that the book is a hilarious addition to any child's library. The best place for reading this book is, you guessed it, the toilet.
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