Everyone Poops

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Summary: Hilarious for Grown-ups, Too
Review: My husband and I first spotted this book in a friend's guest bathroom, perched on the top of the toilet tank. Charming and hilarious, it has been a quotable source of chuckles ever since. You don't need to have kids in potty training to have a good laugh at this adorable book.

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Summary: Campy, wonderful coffee table book
Review: My husband and I saw this wonderful gem of a book in a local store and laughed hysterically as we read it aloud.

Not because the book is rediculous or clownish or at all in bad taste. On the contrary -- parents will find "Everyone Poops" to be an invaluable and tasteful way to introduce the realities of "Number Two" to their potty-training preschoolers.

We laughed because it was very refreshing to see this subject treated in such an earnest, straightforward fashion. All too often, certain body parts and their functions are considered somehow shameful or taboo. If we are, as many people believe, divinely fashioned by our Creator, how then can we believe any part of us is less than divine? This book is a valuable first step in learning about one of our bodies' entirely natural processes.

Besides that, the book is a perfect antidote for jaded adult sensibilities. Admit it -- indulging in a little harmless fixation on bodily functions now and then can be a lot of fun. If you don't believe me, ask your child to sing you the verses to "Diarrhea" and see if you don't secretly find yourself wanting to sing along.

"Everyone Poops" was our Christmas gift to my husband's younger, bachelor brother. We told him it was the ultimate coffee table book, and I plan to buy a copy for our coffee table too (When we get a coffee table, that is).

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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: Perfect for the soon to be potty trained...
Review: This book explores every type of poop imaginable. Its size and the owner of the various types of poop from an elephant to a camel. Three year olds are fascinated by the subject. I bought this book when my son was two and he did not express any interest until about 3. Young girls may be interested sooner. This book explains that everyone poops and that poop is the byproduct of our food. Written in clear language with simple and tasteful illustrations, especially considering the subject, this book is for all parents of children who will soon be potty training. Highly recommended. There is simply no other book like it.

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Summary: Great Gift for Grandchildren
Review: I saw this book in a bookstore several years ago, and wanted to buy it for our first grandson. Never got around to it. Now we have a second grandson, and bought it for his first birthday. It was quite a hit with the adults at his birthday party. The book addresses a normal bodily function for humans and animals in a way that helps dissolve the taboo on such topics. Would have to think this would help children with potty training in some cases, or at least put them more at ease with what should come natural.

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Summary: Delve into Everyone's Bowels and Mind
Review: A stunning and refreshing look into one of the primal functions of life. The book illustrates a shocking world in which everyone by some strange cause of habit is forced to emit foul projectiles from oneself. It is a brilliant metaphor for life itself in which we suffer to stay whole and "normal". This book is an unexpected must read that makes you laugh, cry, and enlightens you on others because, after all, everyone poops.

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Summary: Questionable Facts
Review: This book states that "Everyone Poops." I don't.

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Summary: How many times can you write "poop" in one review?
Review: What a great little book!

I've never, ever met anyone who didn't love it the first time they saw it, from toddlers on up. There's just something . . . primal and satisfying about talking and laughing over poop! "Poop talk" is forbidden in polite conversation -- which is exactly why all kids love this book to death.

An excellent book for kids undergoing poop instruction themselves, but fun for everyone else, too.

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Summary: THIS BOOK IS SO ENJOYABLE THAT MY 60+ YEAR OLD AUNT CRIED
Review: with laughter while reading this book with my 4 year old. She was laughing so hard in fact....it made EVERYONE in the room laugh hysterically. That's the amazing thing about this book...on one level it's about teaching children about their bodies... teaching children that pooping happens to all of us and all animals. On an other level there are some open questions promoting thought. On another level the art work is colorful, accurate, and humorous to children and adults. This is how the book brings adults and kids together....with humorous illustrations and simpley chosen words. its a winner

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Summary: fecal fascination!
Review: i bought this book for my little brother. hes 3, and LOVES talking about his runny bowel movements.. hes not old enough to know WHEN to talk about it. He had a habit of discussing his excrement at restaurants, at church, etc.. after we read him this book, he still liked to talk about fecal matter, but now he knows when to stop.