Everyone Poops by Taro Gomi HC

Let’s talk about the one thing every toddler (and every grown-up, and every elephant) has in common.

This is the beloved, bestselling potty-training classic by internationally bestselling author Tarō Gomi, and it’s exactly as funny and reassuring as you remember. An elephant makes a big poop. A mouse makes a tiny one. Everyone eats, so of course: everyone poops!

First published back in 1977, this cheerful little book has been delighting generations of families ever since. It takes a subject that can feel a bit daunting at potty-training time and makes it concrete, colorful, and wonderfully matter-of-fact. The kind of book you’ll read over and over (whether your little one asks for it or not).

Now back in a lovely hardcover edition, it’s sturdy enough for sticky hands and built to survive many bedtime readings on many rainy evenings.

It’s the kind of book we love recommending here in the cove:

• Perfect for children ages 6 months to 3 years
• A go-to gift for baby showers, birthdays, and big-kid milestones
• A genuine help for parents, grandparents, and caregivers navigating potty time
• Filled with timeless OMG moments that make kids and adults laugh together

Pair it on the shelf with Dr. Seuss’s The Foot Book or Sandra Boynton’s Belly Button Book for a giggle-worthy little library.

Stop by, give it a browse, and linger a while. We’d love to help you find the perfect milestone gift.

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