Everyone Poops

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Summary: A delight for "poopers" of all ages and species
Review: "An elephant makes a big poop--a mouse makes a tiny poop." These straightforward observations mark the beginning of Taro Gomi's wonderful picture book "Everyone Poops." Not only is this beautifully illustrated book a great way to teach kids about a basic body function, it's also a wonderfully funny treat for adult readers.

I imagine that some prudish parents will be put off by Gomi's explicit (but charming) pictures of animals and humans taking "poops" of all shapes, sizes, and colors. But Gomi's basic message is sound: relieving one's bowels is a normal part of our everyday lives. In a world where too many people are too embarrassed to ask their doctor about colorectal cancer and other "poop"-related health problems, Taro Gomi's book is especially valuable. If the child (or parent) who enjoys this book feels less squeamish about discussing colorectal health concerns at a later time, than Gomi will have done more than just entertain; the author may have also helped save a life. So buy "Everyone Poops" and share it with the ones you love.

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Summary: One of my two-year-old's favorites: "Poop book! Poop book!"
Review: My daughter first found this book while using the bathroom at my friend's house. It was part of the "bathroom literature" collection there. She loved it so much that she made me read it three times to her while she sat there. (She was toilet-trained early).

So, for her second birthday, my friend got her this book and she loves it. She makes me read it over and over. It's a favorite bedtime story and she really gets a kick out of it. When the book shows a snake and asks "Which end is the snake's behind?" She says "This!" and points. When the book asks "What does whale poop look like?" she answers "Stinky!"

I am less intrigued by this book and find the pictures somewhat freaky, but since I'm not the target audience anyway, who cares? If you're trying to teach your children not to be embarrassed or ashamed of bodily functions, it's a great book. The "everyone poops" message is definitely communicated and my daughter seems to get some satisfaction knowing that she is just like everyone else.

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Summary: Left my child very confused...
Review: First of all, what's up with the apple on the cover of this book? My child now thinks that not just everyone, but everyTHING poops! I have explained to him at least 4 times now that no, apples do not poop, but he continues to tell his friends. The other day he saw a squirrel with an acorn, and he asked me if the acorn was tree poop. This book, while sort of funny, is obviously misleading. The illustrations also portray pooping to be a very jolly event, and my child, who I was trying to potty train at the time that I read him this book, think's it's very cute to poop in his pants, and everywhere else for that matter. I do not recommend this book to any parents trying to teach their child about potty training.

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Summary: What do critics know anyway?
Review: It makes me wonder if any of the critics have children. My 2 1/2 year old son loves it! And I do think it played a big part in helping him use the potty. Its a natural thing, why shun it? Maybe if these critics would look at it from a child's mind they wouldn't be so hard on it. And one critic wanted to go into detail as to why we poop? Hello! This is a children's book in case you hadn't noticed.

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Summary: ITS POOPTASTIC!!!!!!!!
Review: I recently purchased this book for my 3 year 2 month 7 day 14 min. and 13 sec. old son. He used to call his poop sh*t. Thanks to this great book about crap, he no longer feels the need to refer to his waste as sh*t!!! He now says "mommy, mommy, I just took a big POOP in the bathtub!!!" Thanks alot "Everyone Poops!"

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Summary: great book
Review: i opened up the book and read it aloud and was cracking up it was so cute! i bought the book for my 3 year old son who has been very apprehensive about pooping in the potty. he loved this book and it has helped he seems to be more interested and understands a little better. great book!!!

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Summary: Thought provoking, deep, romantic, powerful.
Review: The book "Everyone Poops" is not your average drama. Its a timeless tale of the struggle of Poop Vs. Mankind. A battle in which has raged on for centuries. The battlefield being the bathroom, and the politicians being the people making the poop. We learn that poop on its self, is the evil in this world. The pooper is none other than mankind itself. This book is powerful, and a great read. Its tantalizing grip on the reader is incredible.

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Summary: It's gross, but my daughter loves it...
Review: We bought this after seeing it in a Top 10 recommended list in the Chicago Tribune. I have to admit I find it rather gross. Pictures of various animals and their poop does nothing for me. However, my daughter has loved this book since about 10 months old. Now that she is potty-training, she insists we read this book 4-5 times per day. Something about it obviously appeals to a 2 year old.

I don't care for one page though... It shows various animals eating, and a lion is ripping meat off another animal carcass. I don't think a young child needs to see that, even if it's how it happens in the real world.

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Summary: poop poopedoop
Review: I puchased this book for my 2 1/2yr old. He thinks it is hilarious. Kids don't think of poop as taboo. Why make them? It's no secret what you're doing in there. Not only did this book help with potty training, but got him reading more again after a bit of book bordom. As a bonus--most adults that find it in my house either remember it fondly or get a good laugh. :)

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Summary: GROW UP ALREADY!!!!
Review: I found Everyone Poops to be very helpful in explaining the process to my 2 years old. It not only explains the process but it can help teach too; my daughter finally understands why she goes poop. Isnt that the purpose of the book, to teach? The Editorial reviews are closed minded. WHY NOT HAVE A BOOK ON POOP? If you can not explain your childs body to them, then you have no business being a parent! People need to get over the problems that they have discussing the human body. From sex to poop; Our kids need to know that their body is nothing to be ashamed of!