Tiny Reading List
Potty Time with Bean (Ms. Rachel) by Ms. Rachel

Books like Potty Time with Bean (Ms. Rachel)

By Ms. Rachel

For the family standing on the edge of potty training and looking for a steady hand to hold, this book brings Ms. Rachel's calm, familiar presence right into that moment. Warm, reassuring, and steady — like a favorite teacher who never rushes.

Big Girl Panties by Fran Manushkin

A toddler girl works up to wearing big girl panties instead of diapers, cheered along by bouncy rhymes and the promise of being just like mommy.

Maisy Goes to Preschool: A Maisy First Experiences Book by Lucy Cousins

A little mouse spends a full day at preschool, from hanging her coat on her own peg through painting, snack time, stories, nap time, music, and outdoor play on the sandbox and slide.

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

A little boy plants a carrot seed, and though his mother, father, and big brother all warn him it won't grow, he waters it and pulls the weeds and waits, sure that he's right.

How Kind! by Mary Murphy

When Hen surprises Pig with an unexpected gift, Pig is so touched that he passes kindness along to Rabbit — starting a chain that ripples from animal to animal.

Going to the Potty by Fred Rogers

A gentle guide walks young children through the experience of using the potty, explaining how their bodies work and why moving from diapers to the toilet is something to feel good about.

Kindness Makes Us Strong by Sophie Beer

A cheerful look at children being kind to one another in everyday moments — a friendly hello, a boost onto a bike, a cheer of encouragement — all across a busy neighborhood.

Time to Go Potty! by Becky Davies

A rhyming board book walks little ones through the steps of potty training, with sound-button effects and cheerful pictures cheering them on the whole way.

Maybe God Is Like That Too by Jennifer Grant

A young boy asks his grandma where God is in their city, so she teaches him to look for kindness, patience, and love in the people around him.

The Colors of Us by Karen Katz

A seven-year-old girl preparing to paint her self-portrait walks through her neighborhood with her mother and discovers that brown skin comes in as many shades as cinnamon, honey, and chocolate.

Hands Can by Cheryl Willis Hudson

A rhyming celebration of toddler hands moving through a day — holding, molding, catching, throwing, waving hello and goodbye, clapping, and even tying a shoe.

Red is Best by Kathy Stinson

A determined toddler named Kelly explains, item by item, exactly why red mittens, red boots, and a red cup are better than any other color — no matter what Mom says.

Time to Pee! by Mo Willems

A cheerful crew of sign-wielding mice cheers on first-timers as they learn to notice the urge, make it to the potty, and celebrate the tinkle.