Everyone Poops
By Taro Gomi
The Story
A tour through the animal kingdom shows that elephants make big poops, mice make tiny ones, and every creature — including your child — poops too.
Why It's Special
For the toddler in the thick of potty training, this book says out loud what everyone's thinking, with zero embarrassment attached.
- Big idea: Bodies work the same way for everyone, and that's something to feel matter-of-fact about, not ashamed of.
- Vibes: Straightforward, giggly, reassuring.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on potty training
- enjoy comparing animals big and small
- respond well to plain, honest answers about their body
- like to laugh at silly, taboo topics
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & concept: Which animal's poop was the biggest? Which was the smallest?
- Real-life connection: What does your poop look like when you go potty?
- Imagination: If you were an elephant, do you think your poop would be huge?
- Feelings & empathy: Does it feel silly or embarrassing to talk about poop? Why do you think everyone does it anyway?
