Standing Up

by Marie-Anne Gillet

A young boy, inspired by the historic Manneke Pis statue in Brussels, practices and perfects the art of standing up like a big boy.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Dave · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty funny take on learning to pee standing up. Lotta wieners in this one, which is a tip off that it's European.

[Bridget]

In a story geared towards younger boys, Standing Up tells the story of a boy wanting to learn how to stand up to urinate. He is inspired by the bronze statue of a boy going to the bathroom near the Grand Palace in Brussels. He does not succeed at first, but he continues to try. He goes about aiming at different objects and urinating. Cartoon drawings offer humor to the adults. Some parents may challenge a title like this being in a school library, but a public library might hold this title. It could be used as a reference tool for parents who are trying to help motivate their young boys to use the bathroom standing up.

[Salsabrarian]

A little boy has learned to use his potty seat like his big sister. But when he sees the Manneke Pis statue in Brussels, Belgium, he is inspired to pee standing up like a big boy. His early attempts (and his aim) are messy, but with practice, he ultimately can pee like his dad plus he doesn't have to wait in line for the bathroom.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son's stalled in his potty training process, so I've been trying to encourage him. This is the story of a young boy who suddenly realizes that he is able to stand up when he pees. I found it quite hilarious, my son wasn't interested!

[Mara Sundwall · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is from my boys. They like it because its potty humor in written form. Sigh.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

October 2006

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

I once read this to a group of adults and they thought it was hilarious. Cute guide to helping little boys learn to urinate more effectively.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilariously funny for an adult, humorous for kids.