Once Upon a Potty -- Boy by Alona Frankel Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Once Upon a Potty -- Boy
Book Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
The seller had an excellent product and did exactly what they said they would do. Would use again.Book Review: Favorite potty learning book
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I see many reviewers don't like the author's choice of words for the boy's anatomy - but the author says right in the introduction to substitute different words in to suit your families choices. Which seems obvious - not everyone uses the same words after all.
I got many many similar potty books from the library and this book was the favorite one for my toddler boy, he likes to have it read to him. He seems really interested in the anatomy explanations so I appreciated those. The illustration style is really cute and colorful and simple. The mom in the book seems really relaxed about her son's progress and accidents, which is a good message. There are a few times where there are funny situations in the book, or word repetitions, that make my son laugh. Many other potty training books have unprofessional looking illustrations and are quite boring for kids to read.
There are some old fashioned touches, like cloth prefold diapers and an old-style "pot" with a handle. I actually liked that the diapers in the book were cloth, but would have preferred to see a more modern looking potty illustrated. My son didn't seem to really notice it though, so I guess it doesn't matter.
Book Review: Fun Book, But Not What I'd Consider A Teaching Tool
Summary: 3 Stars
I really enjoy reading "Once Upon A Potty" to my kids. It's rather direct and features gender-specific illustrations of the "parts" for boys and girls. This particular book features the male anatomy of little Joshua. Joshua's story gives children the confidence to sit and wait for something to happen, even if it doesn't feel like something will occur.
I personally don't consider this book a good teaching tool for potty training. While it's a fun story and does get rather specific about body parts, it doesn't teach little boys how to stand when urinating. As others have stated, the illustrated potty is a "wee" bit outdated as well.
Still, kids will have fun with this book and I do mildly recommend it. Some parents might think that terms like wee-wee, poo-poo and pee-pee are too childish for their children, but I think they're just fine for the little ones.
Book Review: Fun Illustration
Summary: 4 Stars
The book does what is intended for our child by illustrating the concept in a fun and entertaining way. We like the book and are sure others will as well!Book Review: Good start
Summary: 4 Stars
Well, this is the third time we have used this book and it is really exciting for our almost two year old. He started using the potty within a couple of weeks...he loves to read the book while he is sitting...lets hope it lasts!!!
Only complaint I have is that the author uses some silly words for body parts and natural processes...but luckily my son can't read yet so I just change the words to suit.