Too Big for Diapers (Sesame Street)

by John E. Barrett

The time has come that Baby Ernie is too big for diapers and he's ready to try out his brand-new potty. It may take a few tries, but soon Ernie realizes he can learn to use it all by himself!

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Fiction

12 pages, Board Book

First published September 26, 2000

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Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I dunno, I didn't get any major revelations out of this one. If you're gonna choose a potty book, I don't know that I'd make it this one. I barely even remember much about it, so I doubt it makes much impact on the kids.

[Mickey Bits · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhat ironically, my 19-month-old son was not into this book, despite being ready to use the toilet. I tried for a few weeks but he did not get into the book. A nice idea, and perhaps good for slightly older children. Didn't work for us.

[The Campbell Family · Rating 2 out of 5]

Linden (2) was not impressed with the theme of this book 😂

[Ice 9 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Cyndy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute way to introduce a potty to a young child.

[Alana · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's ok, nothing particularly mind blowing about it.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Earnie is playing with friends. What should he do when he gets that feeling?

[Bonnie Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read a lot of potty training books around here. This is not so much because I'm wanting to read them as much as it is that are a TON of potty training books over in the board books section of the library and the kids each get to pick 5 books to take home every week, so inevitably a lot of them are going to be about potty training. For some reason, despite the fact that they've never watched Sesame Street before, the kids really adore this book about Ernie learning to use the potty, and it has inspired several conversations about how, like Ernie learns, it's important to stop whatever you're doing if you need to go potty. I appreciate that unlike some of the other books, it takes kids through all of the steps- stop playing (an important one around here), go potty, wipe, wash hands (a step frequently ignored by potty books), then go back to playing. Definitely one of the better potty training books we've read.

[Destiny Dawn Long · Rating 3 out of 5]

I usually try to avoid books and toys that are based off of licensed television/movie characters like the plague. However, if it's got to be, at least it's Sesame Street.

We mostly borrowed this book from the library because my daughter had started to express some interest in toilet training. I appreciate that it's positive and encouraging and provides all of the basics--stop playing, use the potty, wipe yourself, wash your hands. It's straightforward and easy for young ones to understand. There's no melodrama around the toiler. No making it into s BIG THING. No fear. Just a message of "Hey, when you're ready, here's what to do!"

[jacky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Natalie saw Ernie and wanted to read and carry this book around. We aren't really into potty training literature yet. It seemed to me it might help to reinforce the idea.

[Stephanie]

The other most requested story at bedtime. 6 weeks and counting!

[Adele · Rating 4 out of 5]

This shows that big kids stop playing, use the potty, wipe, and wash hands. Bert and Ernie are adorable, too!

[Jessica Lyons · Rating 3 out of 5]

helpful

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite of my daughter
A favorite of my oldest son

[Jeremy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kate read this to Sophie on May 20, 2016.

[Pinky · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ernies learns how to use the potty and what to do afterwards.