Ten Children's Books About Poop

Ah, the joys of raising little boys! So many giggles over p-o-o-p. When I finally gave up fighting my kids' fascination with poop, I was surprised to find some hilarious books on the subject. Children's books about poop can be gross and funny, as well as informative and educational. They are sure to encourage potty training, entice reluctant readers, educate, and entertain. Adults enjoy a good chuckle, too, so consider adding a unique book about poop to your bathroom reading selection.

Here are ten fascinating children's books about poop:

1. Everyone Poops, by Taro Gomi and Amanda Mayer Stinchecum, is probably the best known children's book on the subject. Geared to ages 18 months-4 years, this Japanese book shows how (and what) various animals poop, and how babies, young children, and grown-ups poop. It's great for introducing the concept of potty training. My kids are enthralled by this book!

2. Where's the Poop? by July Markes and Susan Kathleen Hartung,is a lift-the-flap book allowing kids to see the places animals poop. Unlike the more graphic Everyone Poops, readers don't actually see the animals in action. Each animal's page has three flaps to lift, allowing the child to discover where the animal left the poop (always in the bottom right corner.) The book makes the natural progression from animals to children. Another great potty training aid.

3. The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit is a German import by Werner Holzwarth and Wolf Erlbruch. It's intended for 4-8 year-olds, but I still remember reading this in a bookstore with my husband years ago, laughing so hard we almost cried. A very angry mole storms through the pages of this picture book with a pile of poop on his head. He visits various animals demanding to know whodunit. My husband summed it up best: "This book is damn hilarious." We bought it.

4. The Long Journey of Mister Poop / El gran viaje del Señor Caca by Angele Delaunois, Marie Lafrance, and Daniel Zolinsky is a bilingual picture book about "caca". A wolf leads kids through the digestive system using simple scientific text and fun illustrations. Ages 8-12.