Going to the Potty (First Experiences) (Paperback)

by Fred Rogers (Author) "When babies are little, there are many things they can't do by themselves..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Going to the Potty, a title in Rogers's First Experiences series, handles a sensitive subject with the same quiet candor and respect for young audiences that are the hallmark of his Mister Rogers' Neighborhood TV show. Large color photos present children using the toilet, and the straightforward text emphasizes the benefits to the child of mastering this developmental step. Unlike other books on this subject, which can be overly cutesy and condescending, this one offers practical information and gentle encouragement. Children may be disappointed that Mr. Rogers himself appears only on the book's jacket, but parents will find this a valuable resource. (27st
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Product Description
Parent and child may read together about the way children develop in the experience of eliminating waste products from their body and about the positive aspects of using the toilet.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (September 22, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0698115759
• ISBN-13: 978-0698115750
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #62,493 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Mr. Rogers--low key, no pressure. Potty magic!, April 14, 1999

By A Customer

This was absolutely the best potty training book we found! Although Alona Frankel's "Once Upon A Potty" also gets high marks in our family, this book by Fred Rogers (of PBS Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood") was much more interesting for my daughter as it shows real children learning to use the potty. The narrative is simple, and all of the books in the Mr. Rogers' series celebrate growing up and the excitement of being a "big kid". Rogers does an excellent job addressing common fears experienced by preschoolers. Speaks directly to children in very much the same way as Rogers' show.

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars portrays potty-learning as part of growing bigger, December 9, 1999

By	Z*lda (Dubuque, IA USA) - See all my reviews

I like Mr. Rogers' book because it portrays potty-learning as something children learn to do when they get bigger, the way they learn to do other things such as feed or dress themselves. The photos of little children are very good and enjoyable to look at. It is a multicultural picture book and the parents are also shown as being caring and loving. While it is not the miracle cure for a resistant child, this book is enjoyable to read and I would recommend it to any parent.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To the point and well written., March 12, 2003

By	J. Taylor (California) - See all my reviews

Some have reviewed Going to the Potty by Fred Rogers as outdated.
Yes---the pictures were taken years ago but who cares. The pictures are discrete yet very informative and neither I nor my child cares what clothes the people are wearing. The information is still up to date---going to the potty hasn't changed over the years has it? I highly recommend this book. It does not contain any silly characters or make potty training into a story but a reality of real people using the potty. Good job Mr. Rogers!