Once Upon a Potty: Boy - by Alona Frankel (Board Book)

About the Book

The classic all-time favorite book that has helped millions of parents get their children through a life milestone with ease and entertainment is now available in a new board edition featuring bright graphics, simple language, a fun story, and an anatomically correct character for each gender. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The all-time favorite, now in a sturdy board book.

There are 28.9 million children under the age of 5 in the U.S. and all of them will need to be toilet trained. This classic book has already helped millions of parents get their children through a life milestone with ease and some entertainment too.

With Once Upon a Potty, a parent reads the book to their child or allows the child to read it while on the potty. Not surprisingly, the book takes some wear. This new board book edition will withstand such heavy use and survive the occasional water spill too.

This is THE potty training book. It has it all, bright graphics, simple language, fun story and an anatomically correct hero. With an edition for each gender, the book relates directly to the child, making the potty-training process relatable and easy to understand.

Review Quotes

Alona Frankel has written and illustrated 30 children's books, so let's just say, she knows her audience. That comes in handy here when the subject is potty training... This book is designed for kids as young as 1, so you can use it as an introduction to the whole potty training experience.--Kinsey Gidick "Romper" (4/10/2022 12:00:00 AM)

Once Upon a Potty has been helping introduce kids to bodies and potties since 1975--and there's a reason it has stood the test of time. The bold, anatomically-correct illustrations in this one will catch the eye of any toddler, while serving an educational purpose, to boot. As for the text, it's basically a thorough breakdown of the entire process, communicated with simple language so as not to overwhelm the toddler crowd. Bonus: There's both a boy and girl version of this one, so you can be sure the reading experience is relatable.--Emma Singer "PureWow" (12/10/2021 12:00:00 AM)

[Review for previous edition: ] Addresses potty training for parents who may be looking to use just the right words.--Tara Munkatchy "Daily Local News [West Chester PA]" (6/17/2008 12:00:00 AM)

[Review for previous edition: ] My little boy is one of those kids that has to understand the why and how of things. If he doesn't see the point of something, he simply won't do it. Once Upon a Potty-Boy shows him step by step and explains things in a way he seemed to comprehend. At least now he's willing to try the potty. And that's a big step in the right direction. Once Upon a Potty-Boy shows...step by step and explains things in a way [my boy] seemed to comprehend.--Tami Brady "TCM Reviews" (10/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Alona Frankel is the author and illustrator of over 40 books for children. She is the recipient of numerous awards, and her books and art are seen all around the world. Her work has earned her a place on the Honor List of the International Board on Books for Young Children and several Parents Choice awards.