Annie's Potty

I like this little potty book. It didn't work any `potty magic' for us, but then again nothing has - not even the potential reward of a new Thomas engine. (Sigh.) The story begins when mom brings home a potty and is met with crossed arms and a decided, `no thank you'. Mom offers underpants with bunnies as a reward, but it's no-go, and a disappointed mom tells dad that he can go ahead and use the potty as a planter. Papa has things in a little bit more perspective. He laughs and wisely says that Annie is just not ready yet. Indeed, time passes and Annie changes her mind about the potty. After learning about potty etiquette, and that she and mom can survive even an accident, she drops diapers for good. Four Stars. [B-]. Good book about potty training. Like the other reviewer, it is a book that I don't tire of reading. My children like it as well, and one day, like the book reminds me, my little boy will be ready.

I got this book when my daughter was being potty trained ten years ago. We still have the book and I just recommended it to a friend who is getting ready to start with her daughter. My daughter loved this book. At age 2, she especially liked the part where Annie says "no!" to the potty. We read that book at least four to five times per week. I never tired of reading it to her. Annie's story is told in a way that is very accessible and non-threatening to the potty-training crowd. My daughter easily identified with Annie. And I think it's great that Judith Casely addresses the inevitable "accident" in her story. Get this book. You won't be sorry.