Daniel Goes to the Potty by Maggie Testa

Daniel Goes to the Potty Reviews

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  Mama Bibliosoph

  Most of you probably already know about Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, the PBS television series aimed at the preschool demographic. If you don't know about it, it's worth checking out.
  
  I don't review media tie-in books very often on this blog― but I should. Buying books that feature a favorite TV character or a well-loved movie are fabulous ways to encourage a child to read.
  
  Daniel Goes to the Potty is one of my favorite toileting social story books. In it, Daniel learns that he can use the potty anywhere, not just in his home.
  
  For a child with autism, generalizing a skill is often extremely difficult―that is transferring a skill mastered in one setting to other settings. Your child may be potty trained at home but not understand that there are bathrooms she can use outside of the home. The problem that this book addresses is a very important one.
  
  The book pairs perfectly with the second half of Season 2, Episode 1 of the Daniel Tiger cartoon series ("Daniel Tiger Goes to the Potty"), which you can watch with your child to help reinforce the fun of reading the book. Videos that are based on books (or vice versa) are extremely helpful ways of encouraging kids who have trouble attending to a book (but like screen time) to do so.
  
  Watching the episode will also make it easy to learn the song about using the potty, and singing provides a nice sensory experience for kids. There's also a great big button you can push (how satisfying!) that makes the sound of a toilet flushing. Multi-sensory books are good for all children, but they particularly help kids with attention issues and sensory seeking issues to enjoy and attend to a book.
  
  There are, however, some minor issues that I should point out. Daniel Tiger's animated character never wears pants, and it's odd to see him jump off and on the potty without donning or doffing anything. It didn't negatively impact my kids' sequencing skills in the bathroom, but it's worth thinking about. Also, if you live in a major urban setting (as I do) it's not true that you can use the bathroom anywhere as the book suggests. Manhattan grocery stores don't have public restrooms, for instance.
  
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  I review books for children from the perspective of a parent of kids with autism. The review above is part of a longer post about great picture books to read while potty training:
  http://www.lineupthebooks.com/potty-b...
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  Jude

  There was definitely time in our lives when we were certain that Daniel Tiger was going to teach our children how to go pee and poop in a toilet.
  
  He had a catchy song and everything.
  
  It didn't work.
  
  Tonight was like a weird stroll down memory lane to a time when my children 1) watched Daniel Tiger and 2) had to be convinced to use the toilet instead of simply soiling themselves.
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  Elizabeth

  3.5 stars
  Nothing really sticks out. My son still had some questions (like why a shirt but no pants). I did like how it discussed potties are everywhere so you don't have to hold it til you get home. The flushing button is enjoyable for little children. I couldn't figure out a tune for the song
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  Beckie

  Daniel Tiger is learning to use the potty! Complete with a flush button, my training 2 year old loves this book!
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  Brian Hogan

  Although the story severely lacks characters of depth and plot development it does deliver on its promise. Daniel Tiger does go to the potty.
  There’s also a song to guide you the steps.
  Brian
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  Louis Weintraub

  This version has a button that makes a flushing sound. We love to press the button. Also, you get to make a trombone sound when you read it...which is really fun.
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  Amanda

  Oz likes this to make the flush noises. IRL he hates them. It's a good companion book for toilet training!
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  Melissa Lavely

  We mostly just liked the toilet noise it made when we pushed the button
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  Lisa Powers

  Perfect book that helped get our daughter potty trained. She lives Daniel Tiger and frankly so do I. The book was very helpful.
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  Kristen

  Nice story to teach about using the potty at home and when you are away. I liked the song it taught 🐯
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  Tamara Cooper Raccuia

  My kids prefer to watch me read this and sing the song from the show on every page. Lol
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  JIA QIU

  Daniel and his dad are at a music shop when Daniel has the urgent to go potty. Daniel thought he needed to wait for going home to use the bathroom, however, Dad reminded him that there are bathrooms in lots of places and that he can use the bathroom in the community. I like the "flush" button on the last page for the children to press to mimic flushing toilet. Teacher can use this book to raise a series of questions of going potty at an early age. Students can be encouraged to talk about their ideas of going potty.
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  Bree

  My cousin Archer loves the show Daniel Tigers Neighborhood, so it feels only natural that he loves his book as well. I think the flushing button is also such a fun interactive way to keep the little ones attention. When they have everything distracting them from being in the moment with you. Definitely a great book. If they love the show and you want to pull away from tv and add a little more reading into their life.
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  Sarah - All The Book Blog Names Are Taken

  A good potty book that little ones can learn from, and I like that songs are incorporated into the books just as they are on the show. We read this one several times a day to prepare for potty training!
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  Professor

  Really does a good job of covering the idea that there are restrooms everywhere and you should always go to the potty when you need to. Less good for basics. Definitely will be revisiting this if we have troubles with going outside the house.
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  Cara Byrne

  In my endless attempts to get my 2 1/2-year-old comfortable with using the toilet, this book seemed like a good choice to encourage her to "stop and go right away." With a sound button of a "flush," it's brief, but entertained my daughter. Alas, she is still in diapers, but I have hope.
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  Dianna

  2017: This book is lifted straight from the TV episode about going potty. Nothing new here. My two-year-old would probably give it five stars because it has Daniel Tiger and makes flushing sounds. It's not my favorite, but it's not bad for a potty book, I guess.
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  Pamela Hubbard

  Based off the episode about potty training. Huge hit because of character.
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  Addison Children's Services

  Daniel learns that there are bathrooms in lots of places and that he can use the bathroom in the shop or anywhere else in the neighborhood. 7/5/2018