The Potty Train by David Hochman and Ruth Kennison, Illustrated by Derek Anderson
I am going to tell you a secret. I have checked out The Potty Train by David Hochman and Ruth Kennison and illustrated by Derek Anderson from the library SO many times that it is really ridiculous that I haven’t bought it yet. I am most ashamed of this because if I have checked out the book no less than half a dozen times (renewing three times for three weeks each – meaning I’ve had the book in my home at least for 54 weeks off and on) then the least I can do is to actually buy this this book thus supporting the authors and illustrator. So by putting this shameful secret on the internet I will remedy the error of my ways and make the book a permanent book in my collection.
We started reading The Potty Train when I was potty training my oldest who has since mastered it some time ago. And sadly, I do have to say that no matter how many times we read The Potty Train much to the enjoyment of my three-year-old we have come to a standstill with the potty training. I’m hoping that you will have better luck than me.
That said, we LOVE The Potty Train! I mean come on, any book that says “Chugga chugga pooo-poooooo!” not only on the cover but also in the story is going to be a huge hit. My boys love trains so this is perfect for them. The illustrations are ADORABLE! And we love how learning how to go potty is just like taking a train ride – sometimes you get off track, you might get wet, sometimes you have to wait at crossings but one day you’ll even be able to ride through the night.
Highly recommended for the potty training toddler in your life. Sadly, I think mine just might enjoy the book more than actual potty training. We’ve already read it twice today. I do wish potty training books would come with a 100% guarantee to actually potty train your child. I can dream right?
Links of interest: David Hochman website, Derek Anderson website, more book blogger reviews.
Genre: Fiction picture book. Approx ages baby to preschool.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. January 8, 2008
Hardcover, 32 pages. ISBN 1416928332
Copy source: library.
The Potty Train is available from your favorite independent bookstore, Powell’s, and Amazon.
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Tags: E-H Author, female author, Fiction, I-L Author, M-P Title, male author, published 2008, Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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Ooh, I’m going to have to try to remember this when we get to that time with Daniel.
on September 28th, 2010 at 2:50 pmI think my son is just about there with the potty training ….but this sounds like lots of fun all the same! Off to put a hold on it.
on September 28th, 2010 at 3:05 pmI want to get this book! Okay, here are a couple I have tried with my sons: Zoo Poo and Everyone Poops. Maybe they’ll help!
on September 28th, 2010 at 8:47 pmHeather
We read tons of books and watched lots of movies when my oldest started potty training – it’s taken him about a year to be good at going potty solo but this book would have been great for him! It makes me laugh just reading the title! Trains are a huge hit around here so I’m sure that book would go over well. Gonna have to remember this one for when my next one is ready to potty train…how can I forget the title?
on September 28th, 2010 at 9:31 pmOkay, “chugga chugga poo poo”? That’s just hilarious! I love it! And again, another thing both of my children are in love with, trains! I’m also going to have to pick this one up because my daughter is really getting into trains and starting to get interested in the potty. Maybe I’ll get lucky and have them both potty trained soon! Yes, we all have dreams. LOL
on September 29th, 2010 at 1:18 amSince potty training is your theme lately, have you seen How to Potty Train Your Monster by Kelly DiPucchio, illustrated by Michael Moon? It’s pretty darn funny! Again no training guarantees, but every reinforcement helps, right?
on September 29th, 2010 at 8:56 amMust get this for my niece’s son. Thanks!
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