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Synopsis
With the help of Angus, the lovable Answer Dog, best-selling author Heidi Murkoff extends a hand to parents and children as they tackle life's first experiences together.
You've watched with pride, cheering from the sidelines, as your child has reached each milestone on the long road of development called growing up. But, if you're like most parents, the milestone that looms largest is potty learning. What to Expect When You Use the Potty will help you provide straightforward and reassuring answers to your child's questions about the process of toileting. Making your child feel comfortable with and positive about toileting is the most important part of potty learning.
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Heidi and Angus
Children's Literature
From the author of What to Expect when You're Expecting comes the natural next step, what your kids should expect as they grow up and experience many firsts such as using the toilet. All parents eventually face the challenging task of potty training their children and this book is here to help their children understand what is going on. It answers several common questions kids might have such as "What's a potty?" and "Where does everything go after it is flushed?" Accompanying illustrations show other kids demonstrating their expertise; there's also a cute dog that appears throughout the book to explain the process. It's a kidfriendly approach that may ease some unknown fears children may have about using the potty. It is part of the "What to Expect Kids" series that currently has 3 other books, covering babysitters, doctor's visits, and mom's new baby. 2000, HarperFestival/Harper Collins, Ages 2 to 5, $7.99. Reviewer: Melissa A. Caudill