Books for potty training

Potty training is an important part of a pre-schooler’s life, and it can help to see a character in a book doing it too. It’s also important to have funny books to read when on the potty! Here is a selection of books that might encourage a young child to focus on toilet training.

  • Now Wash Your Hands!

    by Matt Carr 

    2020 2 to 7 years 

    • Picture books
    • Poetry and rhyme

    Matt Carr’s sweet picture book is a useful one for little ones and would be perfect at school or at home as a fun reminder to wash our hands and keep nasty germs away.

  • I Really Really Need A Wee

    by Karl Newson, illustrated by Duncan Beedie 

    2021 2 to 4 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    Whilst she’s out and about, little Bush Baby suddenly really, REALLY needs a wee! A funny book that relates the universal experience of needing a wee and not being able to find anywhere to go, I Really Really Need a Wee reminds readers of the importance of going before you leave the house.

  • I Want My Potty!

    by Tony Ross 

    2012 2 to 7 years 

    • Classics
    • Funny
    • Picture books

    The Little Princess hates nappies, and thinks there must be something better. This is classic picture book entertainment, which will be especially appreciated by any children who are learning to love their potty!

  • Poo Poo Bum Bum Wee Wee

    by Steven Cowell, illustrated by Erica Salcedo 

    2021 2 to 4 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    Designed to take the stress out of toilet training, Poo Poo Bum Bum Wee Wee has been made with one thing in mind: SILLINESS! Your child will be using the toilet confidently in no time (and singing the book’s toilet song). 

  • Put Your Botty on the Potty

    by Sam Lloyd 

    2020 2 to 7 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    Little Moo Monster wants to be grown up, but he’s still in nappies. Will he be ready for the potty-trained Monster Pant Party in time? This entertaining lift-the-flap book has a great message of encouragement for little ones outgrowing their nappies – and some very cheeky illustrations to enjoy!

  • Hello, Potty! (Play, Turn, Shine)

    by Happy Yak, illustrated by Ania Simeone 

    2025 2 to 3 years 

    • Board books
    • Interactive

    This accessible potty-training book will capture the attention of little ones and help them focus on the subject of potty training.

  • Poo in the Zoo

    by Steve Smallman, illustrated by Ada Grey 

    2015 4 to 9 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    Zoo keeper Bob McGew calls in poo expert Hector Glopp when an iguana poops a big lime green poo.

  • Miss Dotty’s Potty School

    by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Ali Pye 

    2023 4 to 7 years 

    • Funny
    • Picture books

    This charming and reassuring picture book offers up gentle tips and guidance in a super child-friendly way for children starting out on their toilet training journey.