Some of the negative reviews here reveal just how far we have to go before society can get over the fact that "everyone does it." Contrary to what some reviewers have written, this book is neither perverted nor inappropriate. Children who found this book "gross" probably wouldn't have if they'd been taught to love/accept themselves, their bodies, and their bodily functions at an earlier age.

This is definitely a book for children of all ages.

For a more mature treatment of the subject matter, check out Milan Kundera's THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING which--apart from being a great work of fiction and philosophy--contains several brilliant passages regarding certain prudish aspects of the human psyche.

My 21 year old is still not potty trained however he is clearly making steps to becoming closer with pooping thanks to this book. He talks non stop about elephant poops and his two humped poop face friend. He loves this book and plans on using it everytime he goes poop. He is writing his thesis on this book and plans on becoming a poop expert. He feels that mice don't make tiny poops they make medium poop. You really need to buy this book if you love poop. If you don't then your a liar. Pooping is fun and this book is too. have a great poop!

When I saw the title of this book, the first thought that crossed my mind was "who would write a book about me?" I poop atleast 7 times a day. Its comforting to know that Im not the only person who poops. Everyone poops! Do you poop? Of course you do! Everyone poops! Even the President poops! Rachel poops, little Johnny poops, big Johnny poops, Benjamin poops, Eliza poops, EVERYONE poops.

Sincerely,

manofthem00n

I'm having a horrible time getting my 3 1/2 year old son to use the potty. I've tried it all - rewards of various types and all sorts of "fun" stuff (stickers, getting a toy from the "potty prize bag", peeing on Piddlers, which are styrofoam-type fish that disolve in the toilet, food treats, reading books, decorating the potty, using a favorite cartoon character toilet seat, glow in the dark pull-ups . . .shall I go on?) I saw this book at a local book store, and thought some of the pictures were a bit gross (specifically the one with the lion eating), but my son likes it. He now tells me that he takes a big elephant poop. Now if I can just get him to take that big elephant poop on the potty and not in the diaper!! This book at least has him talking about where he should poop, which is a bigger show of success than I've yet to witness. Even though it might be a little yucky to some adults, I think it's worth a shot for anyone who may be struggling with toilet training. It's at least worth a shot.

As a teacher with 33 years experience (pre-k through high school and even graduate courses for my colleagues) I appreciate an instant hit/life saver of a book when I REALLY need it. This book is simple enough for the very young and of high interest to the primary set. As a low vocabulary, high-interest predictable book it works. The topic may not be your choice, but I have found it of interest right on up through 6th grade. I'll admit there is no plot; it's non-fiction for the emergent reader. (All right, potty humor for the "tweens", or pre-adolescents.)

Yesterday, I reached for a strategy too far with one of my 2nd grade reading groups. (I am a reading specialist K-3.) I needed a book to save the situation with my lowest reader. This was it! Today, I recouped with a great lesson on schema (prior knowledge) and making text-to-self connections!