P is for Potty! (Sesame Street)

Sesame Street

by Lena Cooper, Christopher Moroney (Illustrations)

Sesame Street's Elmo tells little girls and boys ages 1 to 3 all about how to use the potty in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book with more than 30 flaps. It's the perfect mix of fun and learning for potty-training toddlers--especially as they practice sitting on the potty!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Kids, Parenting

12 pages, Board Book

First published July 22, 2014

Reviews

[Porter Sprigg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Being honest, Elmo is a bit arrogant and annoying in this one. Encouragement is fine but the tone you use while telling your slightly younger cousin how to use the potty should not be that condescending.

[Pavel Lishin · Rating 1 out of 5]

The writing is really weird, as if written by someone who learned English without ever speaking it. Most kid books are easy to memorize, but I stumble over this one every single time I read it, even if my kid isn't blocking the words.

Which she'll do constantly, because of the flaps. Except the ones she tore off and ate.

Also, Albie speaks pretty well for a kid who is just starting toilet training. I realize that different kids are ready at different ages, but Albie seems like he's at least three if not older.

And the show has shown us Elmo's mom, and she doesn't look like she does in the book. I know, weird thing to complain about, but I keep wondering if I developed Capgras syndrome.

[Austyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm going to be honest here: I haven't read a single word of this book, but it got my strong willed toddler to sit on the potty to read it (open and close the flaps), so it gets five stars from me. I love that it also shows Elmo's cousin having an accident, because those happen and it's good for kids to understand that it's not the end of the world.

[Megan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Honestly, this book is annoying. Maybe because I don't like Elmo (my mother-in-law gave us this book) or because it's excessively wordy. My kid always requests to have this one read to her, but she doesn't listen to the story. All she wants to do is play with the flaps. The point of the book is basically lost. It is pretty useless.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good book for toddlers who are interested in the potty and like Sesame Street. However, it’s not the best Children’s book I’ve read so it’s only worthy of 3 stars. The pop ups seem unnecessary honestly. It should have been more about going potty than just having an accident but whatever it’s good not to shame them I suppose.

[Justin · Rating 5 out of 5]

There's something for everyone in this book. I learned so much! A great read.

[Pepe Navarro · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gracias Sebastian, fue muy aleccionador.

[BeckyisBookish · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok cute story to help my toddler get ready for potty training but I HATE flaps. They get destroyed in no time.

[Rachel Aranda · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

This book was for a client of mine to help go potty. She has accidents still and the book helped normalize that for her. She did start trying to use her big kid potty since then so that’s been awesome. The only complaint I have is how to go potty steps weren’t really the main focus. It’s a light focus but the flaps were very neat and entertaining.

[Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unnecessarily busy narrative. I'm just trying to take a dump here.

[Alexis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh. I was kind of disappointed by this book. It's a peek under the flap book, so I didn't have very high expectations. But I thought it might focus on potty training through the alphabet. Nope. P may be for potty but that's the only use of letters. Any the potty focus was pretty weak. The best part of this book was that the pictures/flaps were all very recognizable for my toddler. Like common items/actions. The one stupid flap is the lamp that opens to reveal the same lamp! Overall I give it a MEH.

[Casey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. What a crazy novel. It was incredible, the characters and their storylines we're absolutely beautiful. When Elmo struggles with the potty Albie is there in a flash. This is an emotional roller coaster that displays the meaning of true friendship.

[Laralee Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

An engaging book for teaching toddlers about potty training. The familiar characters and lift-the-flap style keeps toddlers interested. This book covers the progression from diapers, to pull-ups, to underwear, and emphasizes that accidents are a normal part of the process. The book also provides practical and sanity saving advice like reminding kids to use just a bit of toilet paper, and to remember to wash your hands.

[Jayda Snead · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a good book for children to learn how to use the potty. I believe that the author expresses the importance of using the potty. The author provides clear instruction on the procedure of using the bathroom for kids. The way the book is written may be a little difficult for a child to understand, but overall is a good book on potty training.

[Lauren Raimondi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great book to help with the potty process for kids! My son has been potty trained for over a year now but still loves reading this and talking about how he is a “big boy” like Elmo - and he already can’t wait to teach his little brother how to use the potty too, just like Elmo teaches Albie. I highly recommend!

[Ramya · Rating 4 out of 5]

My nephew loves Elmo! This book he identified fits with the baby learning to go potty but does he go potty in the potty yet, no. But, heartwarming Elmo toddler helping baby toddler learn to use the bathroom.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

My fault for not reading the book before purchasing, but this book offers some potty training advice that a lot of parents wouldn’t agree with. Hopefully just the fact that Elmo is there will be an encouragement for toddlers.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

We've read this book a LOT trying to potty train the kid. He loves looking underneath all the flaps. I'll read through it once while he lifts up the flaps, then we'll go through it again and say what's under the flaps, and then he'll go through it himself trying to say what's under the flaps.

[Erth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elmo tells little girls and boys ages 1 to 3 all about how to use the potty in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book with more than 30 flaps. It's the perfect mix of fun and learning for potty-training toddlers--especially as they practice sitting on the potty!

[Adina · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was hoping there would be more of an alphabet focus to interest my son in learning about the potty. Instead, there are too many flaps that distract him from the point of the book.

[Spinster · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is soooo dull, but my toddler loves it. Deducting a star because we are given over 25 flaps to lift but NONE of them reveal muppet poop. I'll be honest, I was a little disappointed.

[Stacy Nalley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book to read to your toddler to get them interested in the potty!

[Cathie Maud · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s an ok potty book but I find the flaps more interesting as the potty lessons uninspiring. Will look at Sesame Street’s other potty books for a better version.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute Elmo book. Elmo's little cousin Albie is learning to use the potty, and Elmo helps encourage him. A hit with my potty-training toddler.

[Vernae Bezear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! I read it to my daughter to help her to feel comfortable with potty training! It worked. Super cute because she loves Elmo!

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice colorful book that teaches children about using the potty. Kids love to lift the flaps.

[Glynnis · Rating 1 out of 5]

I did not enjoy, but it served its purpose of getting the kiddo excited about potty training because Elmo does it.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great book

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good children's story, but the flaps are very rippable.

[MacK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me: serviceable potty training intro even if it props up the Elmo industrial complex

Alex: Elmo went potty! I do too!!

Owen: Flaps!!!!