Everybody Poops! / ¡Todos hacemos popó!: A Suteki Creative Spanish & English Bilingual Book (Everybody Potties! / ¡Todos a la baci!)

by Justine Avery, Olga Zhuravlova (Illustrator)

~ #1 International Bestseller ~
"Unabashedly takes the shame away ... Be prepared to giggle along." —The Children's Book Review

Taking the taboo out of POO! ~ as featured in TV shows Dexter and Resident Alien ~

** NEW Dual Language Edition in both Spanish & English **

Everybody poops—it’s true! It’s time to blow the door right off the bathroom, and shine a light on what happens on the loo.

For the little ones just discovering the contents of their diapers and nappies, the bigger ones needing reassurance that their most mysterious bodily function is as natural as can be, and the biggest ones who still hold a fondness for toilet humor, Everybody Poops! is piled high with bold and audacious illustrations and the truth about who’s doing the every body is doing it!

Sure to incite giggling fits and all-ages laughter, Everybody Poops! exposes the least talked about fact we all have in common the world over and among all walks of life, benefiting the youngest of us by opening the discussion, promoting comfort with their bodies, and helping them feel included. Poo pride!

* A great potty-time partner with Potty by Leslie Patricelli and Sesame Street's P is for Potty! by Naomi Kleinberg!

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Family Choice Award recipient
National Parenting Product Award recipient
Readers' Favorite International Book Awards Gold Medal recipient
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"Plenty to talk about ... Especially well-conceived ... The artwork is superb." (LoveReading4Kids)

"Delightfully charming ... Adults will find it just as entertaining as children ... There are other books out there on this particular subject, without a doubt this is the best one I’ve read yet." (Readers' Favorite)

"Try this book ... Let’s face it, poop is funny!" (The Wishing Shelf Review)

"Poop is nothing to be ashamed of, and actually is something to celebrate." (Midwest Book Review)

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Young Adult, Amazon, Humor

35 pages, Paperback

First published November 15, 2019

About the author

Justine Avery is the #1 international bestselling and award-winning author of stories large and small, for all. Born in the American Midwest and raised all over the world, she is inherently an explorer, duly fascinated by everything around her and excitedly noting the stories that abound all around. As an avid reader of all genres, she weaves her own stories among them all. She has a predilection for writing speculative fiction and story twists and surprises she can’t even predict herself.

Avery has either lived in or explored all 50 states of the union, over 36 countries, and all but one continent; she lost count after moving 30-some times before the age of 20. She’s intentionally jumped out of airplanes and off the highest bungee jump in New Zealand, scuba dived unintentionally with sharks, designed websites, intranets, and technical manuals, bartered with indigenous Panamanians, welded automobile frames, observed at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noba, Japan, and masterminded prosperous internet businesses—to name a few adventures. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree that life has never required, and at age 28, she sold everything she owned and quit corporate life—and her final "job"—to freelance and travel the world as she always dreamed of. And she’s never looked back.

Aside from her native English, Avery speaks a bit of Japanese and a bit more Spanish, her accent is an ever-evolving mixture of Midwestern American with notes of the Deep South and indiscriminate British vocabulary and rhythm, and she says "eh"—like the Kiwis, not the Canadians. She currently lives on either side of "the pond" with her husband, acclaimed British film director and author Devon Avery, and other creatures. She writes from wherever her curiosity takes her.

Avery loves to connect with fellow readers and creatives, explorers and imaginers, and cordially invites you to say “hello”—or konnichiwa.

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Reviews

[Jada Kiss]

Feel the need to mention that I entered a giveaway for this book for my brother AS A JOKE.🤣

[A · Rating 3 out of 5]

Everybody Poops by Justine Avery is definitely a book that small children will find funny.  It's nice for kids who are just being introduced to the idea of toilet training.  There are, however, other books that are more useful to have children read when they actually begin the process of learning how to use the bathroom on their own.  In regard to the illustrations, I was surprised to see the manner in which people from other parts of the world were portrayed.  The stereotypes were inappropriate and in this day and age, their meanings go completely over the heads of the book's target audience anyway.  

[Robin Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a Mobi.file copy of this delightful from the publisher through a giveaway they recently had on LibraryThing, and the following is my honest opinion.

I thought I had an original idea for a review for this; I thought I would connect this book with the potty process every parent, especially mothers, has to do with each of their children, but as it turned out, a few other individuals had the same idea. This situation has left me needing to turn to my inner-child for assistance in writing my review.

According to my mother, I had been a terror when it came to potty training me, for she’d placed me on the potty and said, “Do do-do” or Do cocky,” I’d started to make a fuss and began to cry. My mother then had to take me off the potty and do everything she used to do.

I loved how my mother treated me once I made it in my diapers. My mother placed me on a counter, removed my messy diaper and then started to wash and dry my bottom gently. She then rubbed some cream on me, followed by some baby powder, all of which left me smelling like a toddler should. I didn’t see any love when she wanted to train me to use the potty.

When we as children get older these days, we want to be like a grownup and treated like one. The drawings in this book show it's very young readers that every older person uses a potty, a potty that is bigger than the one they are going to be using. And if they are going to be an older person, that they need to be potty trained.

For wanting to teach its young reader about potty training so they can become the older person they wish to become, my inner-child and I am giving the author and illustrator the 5 STARS, they’ve learned.

[Haley Nedroscik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never have I read such a profound text. Inspirational and motivational. I would recommend this to anyone who can read. I shed tears of joy every time I read it.

[Geovanny Feliciano · Rating 1 out of 5]

Will not help with constipation

[Hope · Rating 5 out of 5]

A hilarious gag gift I got for my husband that did not disappoint! A book that dcoesn't take itsself too seriously and helps remove some of the awkwardness and stigma surrounding poop.

[Kenzie Hahn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great children's book!

This book was so cute! I read it to my friend's daughter and she thought it was absolutely hilarious! The illustrations are really great and make the book even more fun to read! This book would make a great gift for kids in potty training because it's not only funny, but will remind them they aren't alone! Loved it!

[Nick Robot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would’ve spared me a lot of shame and heartache had I read this in my 20s.

[Alex Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

So enlightening :)

[Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5 stars, because I obviously need to review the book I won in a giveaway! Of all the giveaways I enter, this is the one I win, and honestly, it's very fitting. It's pretty clear this book's target audience is for children of the potty training age and their parents, but I think my copy is a perfect addition to the casual reading section in my bathroom. I praise the art for its diversity in characters, though the style feels a little unprofessional and not in an intentional way. It's eye catching enough for its intended demographic, but a little too "Deviant Art circa 2008" for me. As a previous childcare worker of many years, I can say this book would be pretty affective for toddlers who may be a little uncertain about their own bowel movements (Yes, this is a common thing). Giving the topic a humorous and whimsical spin could easily help ease the tensions of any 2-5 year old. As for me, this book will remain a funny little prize, a testament to "just my luck".

[Dee Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normalize pooping early on

I love that this book can help make children feel more comfortable with what feels like an embarrassing act by showing them everyone does it. Some of the imagery was a bit disturbing like the man dropping a load off the side of a boat while fishing but overall, it was a decent book.

[Samantha Cordle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too much poop

I have this book the rating I chose because it was not very good. Some of the pages practically repeated each other, and it was not very thought out. I felt like it was just random; it was not very engaging. After the first couple of pages, I got bored with it and was tired of reading the word "poop". I feel as though poop was used way too many times.

[David Blaylock · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why is the mother pooping through her dress?

[Josie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Devastated. Just found out girls poop

[Just Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun way to Learn!


I’m a teacher and my kiddos love this book! it was a great tool to use when I starred introducing the kids to potty learning, which can sometimes be a scary and complicated thing to comprehend. But I felt that the visuals were very engaging and self-explanatory for my variety of learners. In addition to the visuals, the kids found the words to be pretty funny as well! Especially, the page about community members pooping. Great way to take away the scary aspect of pooping and wondering whats happening with our bodies when we experience this odd sensation. I love the way the book normalizes this bodily function by making it an inclusive experience for everyone and every living thing! Even animals were included in the pooping experience. My kiddos loved seeing that and started noticing the many different dog droppings on our walks to the park LOL.This book inspired a new lesson on how poop can be recycled and how it’s beneficial as a fertilizer for compost and growing plants.

[Billy Buttons · Rating 5 out of 5]

A WISHING SHELF BOOK REVIEW
9th November 2019

TITLE: Everybody Poops
AUTHOR: Justine Avery, ill. by Olga Zhuravlova
Star Rating: 5

‘A fantastical fun tool for helping parents to get a kid to go to the loo. In time!’ A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review

REVIEW
To be honest, the title of this picture book, Everybody Poops, sums it up perfectly. This brightly illustrated, fun, fun, FUN book by J Avery is a fantastic way of saying to very small children, ‘Pooping is good!’
My little boy is older now but I do remember how reluctant he was to ‘go’. Often, he was simply too busy doing stuff to want to. Or he simply forgot until it was too late. A book like this is a fab way of telling a child ‘Everybody poops’. As it says in the story, birds poop, fish poop, even the pope poops!
The author is determined to put the message across to her young readers in Everybody Poops. It felt a little repetitive to me. But, thankfully, the book’s not for me. I poop perfectly well! But, for a young child, repetition is important to learning. The author plays on this well.
I would recommend any parent with a 2 – 3 yr old who is trying to get the child on the loo, to try this book. Not only will it help the child to understand how natural pooping is, but it’s also a lot of fun. And, let’s face it, poop is funny!

A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
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[cindy hutchinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest and Cute

This book is cutely drawn, honest, straight-forward, and to the point. Everybody in every body poops! As someone who has helped raise a lot of children, I know potty training can be very frustrating for both the child and caregiver. Adults can become frustrated while a child may feel shame. This books helps alleviate both of those issues by making potty time more normal and familiar. Children want to do what their favorite people or animals do and I love the way this story shows children the connection between themselves and the world. This story is well written, funny, and helpful when it comes to potty training. My only reason for taking off a star was the image of the man pooping in the ocean. I found myself thinking that my kid would be the one to poop in the ocean next time after seeing that in the book. Otherwise and excellent choice for parents and children!

[Bridget Ball · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Book for Potty Training and Everyone Should Have in Their Bathroom

Everybody Poops! by Justine Avery is a wonderful picture book all about pooping! This book is a fun and funny children's book that helps kids realize that everyone poops (so you should not be embarrassed). This book covers naming off all kinds of people that poop, including relatives, babysitters, cool people like scuba divers and football players, and other professionals. My favorite part of the book is the illustrations by Olga Zhuravlova that are colorful, beautiful, and humorous. This book is ideal for a fun and hilarious potty training tool to help your little one become comfortable with their bodily functions of going "number 2". This book would also be a funny gift for THAT uncle everyone has or a grandpa. Actually, everyone should have this book in their bathroom because Everybody Poops!

[Alexandria · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm about to start potty training my son and someone suggested this book to me. I am so glad they did! Sure, talking about poop is not everyone's favorite thing to do. But when you're dealing with a toddler, it helps to have a cartoon-y and relatively sanitary way to tell them what pooping is and that everyone does it.

Moving from diapers to the potty is not easy. Potty training is, after all, one of the most daunting things about parenting a toddler. First, you have to get them to identify the difference between wet and poopy. And then they have to learn to TELL YOU when they go. And THEN you can move on to getting them out of diapers. It's a rough process. But Justine Avery's book makes it much, MUCH easier. And, if I'm being honest, it's pretty funny too!

[MariTi Lovell]

I was pretty excited to read this book because of the hype. I’ve always heard of it but never read it though it’s pretty redundant and explanatory.

I wouldn’t call it a learning tool though I’m sure Elementary school children will get a kick out of it. I wish I’d had access to it when I was teaching English as a secondary language only because it is sure to be a great ice breaker.

On that note the artwork did freak me out a bit. I think it’s the deadpan look on some of the characters faces and they bend over with their pants down and drop a deuce. Some of the angles even make it appear as though some are getting pooped on and it did hit on a level of uncomfortable but I will chalk that up as part of part of the purpose.

[Brittney Hafner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, funny, and maybe a tad disturbing.

This cute, funny, and maybe a tad bit disturbing illustrated has a great message to help who is learning about poop - Everybody poops.

Justine Avery wrote Everybody Poops! as a way to help kids see pooping as a normal thing by telling how no matter who or what you are, you poop.

As a mom trying to potty train a 2-year-old who is still learning how to talk I find Everybody Poops! to be a great way to help teach kids to not be ashamed of needing to poop or of pooping. I don't if there was anything negative about this book that didn't fit the author's intentions, which I feel is a good way to help kids know that they can let an adult know when they need to poop without feeling embarrassed.

[Julie Porter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kids like to laugh about disgusting things so they will certainly have fun with this book. It is funny and brings open something that people don't always like to talk about.



The book is repetitive reminding young Readers that everybody poops, children, adults, animals, even superheroes. It would be nice to explain why pooping is so important to the body for waste removal. But it is simple for children to read.


The illustrations are humorous showing characters in discomfort and then relieving themselves. Of course with a subject like this, they are bound to funny and they are hilarious.


Everybody Poops is a funny book that explains something perfectly natural and does it in a fun way.

[Nicole Puglisi]

Good learning tool

I felt the book was ok as a learning tool for children who I would imagine are potty training or learning to use the bathroom privately, although some of the imagery was a bit off, and could be viewed as slightly disturbing. Working with young children, although they thought it was funny and helpful in normalizing the idea of “poop”, the illustrations are where this children’s book lost stars in my opinion. Clear message, keeps kids attention since the word “poop” is on just about every page but this definitely wouldn’t be my first choice of a children’s book.

[Brooke Goodwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the illustrations to the central message of the book, “Everybody Poops!” is a hilarious and cute story about the common act of pooping. As an adult reading this, it certainly produced a lot of giggles!

I also have experience working in a pediatric counseling office where kids would come in with fears of using the toilet (both #1 and #2). This would be a good book for these kids to show how normal and ‘not scary’ it is. The inclusion of different ethnicities and genres of the characters is an important element that promotes equality as well.

If a parent was looking for an entertaining book with good messages to read to their child, I would certainly recommend “Everybody Poops!”.

[Margaret Carter]

Everybody poops…and some do it outside!

Pooping is natural, but try telling that to your on-the-go toddler that still wears pull-ups and hides behind the couch every time she needs to poop. This book may result in a couple of trips outside to prove that, yes, it happens outside, too, but it’s worth it. Now if only I could convince her we don’t need to rent a boat to try it out on the water!

Oh, and poop hunts are now a thing. Look, mommy, bird poop! Look, mommy, dog poop! Look, mommy, dinosaur poop! Don’t worry, the dinosaur poop was just a big old pile of dirt, but I didn’t correct her!

[Mary Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and Inclusive!

What a cute and funny book! Here’s the reality: we all poop! I loved how this children’s book is so inclusive about how everyone poops; different professions, different nationalities, and even the animals and insects! I thought the narration was catchy and giggle worthy while the illustration was laugh-out-loud inducing. Overall, great story and I will be reading this to my kids. I think it will make them more comfortable with having to “go” and help stifle the poop nerves while they are potty training! I will recommend this to all my parent friends with young kids!

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned about grandmas, animals, ants pooping. It was really funny. I laughed a lot. My favorite part was all of the pages but the best picture was about the boy who poops so much he's on a mountain of poop. It was so good and it was easy for me to read it all by myself. I love this ladies books.

It was a great book and Laila had a great time reading it and laughing, because at age 6 poop is hysterical!! It was fun and of course the family all joined in to enjoy the fun of everyone pooping.

[Heather Marlette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for the whole fam!!!

This book is amazingly fun. My daughter is at that age where everything is a mystery to be discovered. She is
Also at the point where self consciousness is starting, and there have been some issues about pooping when other’s are around.

We just got this book and have already read it thrice. Avery makes it fun but doesn’t go to the gross and the illustrations are amazing. Books like this s that help drive home the natural functions are perfectly normal are always needed. The fact that it’s done in a thoroughly entertaining manner is simply a bonus!

I look forward to more reads of Everybody Poops! (Everybody Potties)! and other books by this delightful author.

If you are in any stage of potty training with your little ones, this book is for you!

[Amy Ingalls · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. I think grade school kids will find this book pretty funny. I mean, what's not funny about poop? Well, pooping off a boat into a lake, or down a rope onto another climber probably aren't funny. I think letting kids know that everyone/everything poops and it is natural is great; showing them that people pooping wherever they feel like it isn't the message I would want to send to some of the little ones I know (but Mommy, they pooped outside in the book-- oh, I can picture it now).

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everybody Poops! really got a laugh out of us.
My 7 year old daughter now knows she doesn't have to hide it anymore to say the least... pooping, anyhow.
The honesty holds apparent in the title.
And for that my family loves these fun books.
They add that painstaking element of realness without projecting too much seriousness.
A stark contrast to the children's books of today.
Just what I needed... a short but lovable, lively book title worthy of repeating.
Engaging and interesting photos!