Tinkle, Tinkle, Little Star

by Chris Tougas

Simple rhymes offer gentle reminders to Little Star about where not to tinkle: not in the car, not on a train, not a plane. Not in a sandbox, not on a slide --- and certainly not on Grandpa's knee! And then, of course, there's the golden rule: never tinkle in the pool! While trying so hard not to have an accident, Little Star's mounting distress is evident. Until, finally, relief arrives: the potty. ?Good for you! You've come so far ... Now tinkle, tinkle, Little Star.?

Chris Tougas's offbeat, gender-neutral potty-training book is based on the popular nursery rhyme and can be read or sung. Tougas's background in animation for kids is apparent in the laugh-out-loud illustrations that feature Little Star's hilarious facial expressions as the toddler tries desperately to have fun while not tinkling. This somewhat irreverent but absolutely charming picture book brings hilarity and silliness to what can be a stressful time in a child's life. It makes a perfect gift for potty-training children or parents.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

24 pages, Board Book

Published April 3, 2018

Reviews

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I wish I had this when we were potty training my grandson. The rhymes in the story are cute and the illustrations are absolutely adorable. It is short and sweet, but a cute way to get the message across to little ones about where not to tinkle. A must for every family library that will be potty training now or in the future. A cute gift for a baby shower. The publisher generously provided me with a copy of this book via Netgalley.

[Chance Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story, but I wanted it to all read to the tune of tinkle, tinkle, little star and some passages feel forced when they should just flow naturally.

[Storywraps · Rating 5 out of 5]

This delightful board book has all the elements of being a winner. It is written in rhyme and is a parody on the beloved children's song/poem, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!" I love wordplay and sharing a really fun book together that will make kids and adults laugh. This book does that for sure. It delivers.

Little Star is just starting the potty training experience and he isn't getting the hang of it any too soon. He can't tinkle in the car, on a train, on a plane, in his sandbox, at a puppet show, on a horse, in a hat, on a slide, on a magic carpet, and especially not on Grandpa's knee at story time just to name a few. Well how does that work he wonders when he has to go NOW!!!!!!!

It's Mommy Star to the rescue. She takes her little man by the hand and guides him to his safe space..... ahhhhhhh!!!! Relief feels so sweet. Can you guess where he finds contentment and bliss?

This fun, humorous book will have kids giggling and some identifying with Little Star's potty training dilemma. He is truly an adorable character with his hilarious facial expressions and his uncontrollable urges that pop up anytime... anywhere. Oh my!!!

This is a wonderful book to give as a gift to be shared during potty-training time, a time that can be stressful for both a child and his parents. The sweet character is gender-neutral so it is perfect for all kids everywhere. I love the book and highly, highly recommend it.

[Stephanie Bange · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun stories about toilet training are few and far between. When you run upon a rhyming story like this, jump on it!

Little Star learns all the places not to go -- in the car, on a train, or on a plane, sandbox, puppet show, on a horse or in a hat, on a slide or carpet ride, Grandpa's knee, on stage, (uh oh! Mom didn't take him to the potty, so he "tinkled" on the page), in the pool or in your chair --but only on the potty. Tougas' digital artwork is a fine foil for the gentle text.

For toddlers during toilet training.

[Richelle Zirkle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Little Star needs some help knowing where NOT to potty. Through fun rhymes, he'll learn to hold it when he's having fun and only go when he's on the potty.

The illustrations are cute and funny. They fit perfectly with the rhymes and are sure to make your little one laugh. This title is a good way to reinforce potty training for children.

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is adorable and it made me laugh out loud. The words in this potty training book can be sung to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and the illustrations are adorable. The release date is perfect timing for my family because my twins will begin potty training right around that time!

I received an ARC from NetGalley. The book will be released on April 3, 2018.

[Drew Slanina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was adorable. It was a concept book based on potty training. It focused on the rules of when to use the potty. For example, the book was specific like, "never tinkle in the pool.". I believe that this would be effective for children that are learning to be potty trained. The book was also full of rhyming schemes as well.

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!! Cute overload. The entire book is not in the Twinkle Twinkle sing song pattern, but the book does rhyme and does do it well. The goal is to make it through the day/book without an accident. Lots of love for this story and I think it will be around for years to come.

[Tami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute! Love the humor! Pictures were really adorable too, I especially loved all the facial expressions. My only criticism was that if you wished to sing a long through the whole book it was hard to maintain the natural rhythm. Maybe that was just me though.

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an ADORABLE potty training book that is sure to make kids giggle. The illustrations are cute and colorful. It would be a fun storytime book too.
Thank you to netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny book about potty training.

[Amanda Sanders · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is, by far, my new favorite potty training book. It's funny and it's a board book so it's safe from minor accidents.

[Barbra · Rating 3 out of 5]

This little board book is a reminder of where it is not okay to go. Rhyming verse points them in the right direction. A great way to open up dialogue to toddlers who are just learning.

[David Lipely · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hillarious! Love this book, great for kids and potty training, fun and poetic, and with great art.

[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an absolute delight. You should sing it to your potty training little ones.

A new fav for sure.

[Caroline · Rating 1 out of 5]

Good reminders of where to tinkle, and where not to tinkle.

[Rosemary · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite books coming out this season is this adorable board book! Set to the tune of everybody's favorite classic song, this sweet and funny version is all about where not to go: not in a plane, not on Grandpa's knee, not at a puppet show. Luckily, the poor Little Star gets relief by the story's end, and sits on a potty to... "Tinkle, Tinkle, Little Star". It's adorable with the cutest digital art. Little Star is beyond cute, and gender neutral! Sing along at storytime - I know I'll be throwing plenty of voice inflection ("Did you just pee on this page?") and leg-crossing as I read this one. Absolutely adorable, must-add, must-give for collections and toddlers everywhere.

[Poongothai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book for potty training with lots of rhyming words and adorable bright pictures

[Donna Maguire · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a good introduction to potty and toilet training for little ones.
The images are nice and bright and the words used were simple and effective.
Four stars from me.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first I was skeptical, but Henry has convinced me that this is actually comic genius - age 2.5