On Your Potty!

Reach for this book when your toddler has reached the defiant 'Nah!' stage of potty training, where they understand the concept but resist the schedule. This gentle story follows Bartholomew, a little bear who isn't quite ready to go when George (the adult figure) asks him to. It perfectly captures the push and pull of toddler independence while validating that sometimes, the 'urge' takes its own time. Parents will appreciate how the book models patience and a low pressure environment. It focuses on the internal feeling of needing to go rather than just following orders. It is a wonderful choice for ages 2 to 3 to help normalize the accidents and the eventual 'big win' of getting to the potty just in time. It turns a potentially stressful milestone into a shared moment of humor and pride.