It Hurts When I Poop!: A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty [Hardcover]

Howard J., M.D. Bennett (Author), M. S. Weber (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2007 | Age Level: 3 and up

Ryan is scared to use the potty. He is afraid to have a poop, because he's afraid it's going to hurt. He does NOT want to go. This story, along with Ryan's "poop program," will help young children gain the confidence they need to overcome this common problem and establish healthy habits. Includes a Note to Parents by the author.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"At last, someone has provided parents with a fun-filled, non-threatening approach to help children who hold in their bowel movements. Dr. Bennett's book will be a permanent fixture in my waiting room." --Benny Kerzner, M.D., Chairman, Department of Gastroenterology, Children's National Medical Center

"Every child with toilet training trouble should see this book!" -Allison Schonwald, M.D., Pediatrician, Harvard Medical School, Author of the Pocket Idiot's Guide to Potty Training Problems

"It Hurts When I Poop! is a wonderful book. My daughter runs a little show, digestion-wise, and is prone to tummy aches when she holds everything in. Dr. Bennett's story provided her with knowledge about her body, confidence in her intelligence, and a plan to remedy the situation. I heartily recommend Dr. Benntt's smart, playful treatment of a frustrating problem." -Mary Kay Zuravleff, Author of The Bowl is Already Broken

"This is a terrific book that will help children overcome the fears they experience while using the potty. I highly recommend this book and think it will be enthusiastically received by parents and children alike." -Teri Crane, Author of Potty Train Your Child in Just One Day: Proven Secrets of the Potty Pro --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Magination Pr; 1 edition (August 31, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1433801302
• ISBN-13: 978-1433801303
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (59 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,151 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Health > Toilet Training

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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It hurts when I poop, January 28, 2008

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Margaret R. MARTON (Sicily) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Hurts When I Poop!: A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty (Hardcover)

My daughter has had a poo poo problem for three years and FINALLY!!!!.....I purchased the book and from the first time I read it to her she started to relate to Ryan. She wanted me to read her the book at least five times a night and when she was on the toilet. People don't understand the late nights crying on the toilet for three hours at a time unless they have been through something like this. My daughter was in pain every day and Ryan has the exact symptoms as my daughter had. I really wanted to thank the author of this book. I also purchased one for my daughters doctor. If your child has this problem please buy this book it really has done wonders for my daughter and the family.

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It hurts when I poop, December 2, 2007

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Margarita Segui (Clearwater, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: It Hurts When I Poop!: A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty (Hardcover)

When you have been through 2 years of poop problems, and not knowing what else to do, this book is the answer. It describes perfectly how my daughter felt, it was if she wrote it. I love this book, it is her favorite book. Some tomes we don't talk about these kind of this because we are ashamed, but now with this book it is easy to help in this matter. I am so thankful I found this book, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed by lack of resolution, August 17, 2009

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A mom (Chicagoland, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: It Hurts When I Poop! a Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty (Paperback)

We've been having many of the same issues as previous reviewers and were thrilled to find this book. My 3.5 year old son was very excited to get the book "special delivery" so we read it right away. It was really neat how the character Ryan mirrored my son in every way. It was easy for us to relate to Ryan. However, I was seriously disappointed by the ending of the book! There is no resolution to Ryan's problem. The book ends with the Dr. giving Ryan a plan. Without showing Ryan actually conquering his fears, this book actually didn't help us at all. I think it might have if we could show him, "Look, Ryan did it, you can too!"

Truly a disappointment, given how much we enjoyed the rest of the book.