Sam's Potty

In this funny picture book,
a toddler named Sam,
who knows what he wants,
learns to be proud
of his new potty.

My three year old was not impressed at all.


A Surprise Hit   October 13, 2003
Michelle (U.S.)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

Barbro Lindgren offers bare-bones text and straighforward drawings in a simple story of Sam, Doggie and his new potty. Its simplicity reminded me of the classic Dick and Jane readers of long ago. In the competitive potty book market rich with rhyme, color - even movable parts - I mistakenly thought that Sam's Potty would be quickly dismissed. But my girls liked it! One scene in which Doggie unravels ribbons of toilet paper so Sam can wipe is hilarious.

After reading over two dozen potty books, I regard Sam's Potty as more entertaining than educational. Read it for fun! Then when you want to introduce the functional aspects of the toilet training process, try these more instructional potty books: The Potty Book for Girls by Alyssa Satin Capucilli or What To Expect When You Use the Potty by Heidi Murkoff.


My son loves this book   July 20, 2002
Adrian Hensler (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

My son really enjoys this book at the age of two and a half. He really likes repeating the short sentences and gets a huge sense of satisfaction from understanding the simple concepts presented. He also mimics the poses of the main character with great aplomb. The book is short (and expensive!) but has lots of positive ideas and words. I personally didn't think it was a great book in execution or content - but I am not the target audience and as I said, my son loves it.