Y is for Yucky.

A selection of some of the best picture books for teaching toddlers, pre-schoolers and early primary aged children about hygiene, toilet training, and other yucky subjects.

    Poo in the Zoo by Steve Smallman & Ada Grey

    12/01/2022 Lollipop Library

    Who knew poo could be so entertaining! Welcome to a zoo full of poo and to zookeeper, Bob McGrew. Bob spends his day clearing up after an array of poopy animals to keep everything clean and tidy. One day, a greedy iguana eats up more than he should, with surprising consequences… If your little one…

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    The Bath Monster by Colin Boyd & Tony Ross

    06/08/2021 Lollipop Library

    Beware the bath monster sitting beneath your bath, armed with a drinking straw ready to slurp away your dirty bathwater for his supper! Young Jackson loves getting messy and every day his mother threatens him that if he doesn’t have a bath, the monster will come to get him. Then one day, Jackson stops believing…

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    Pip and Posy: The Little Puddle by Alex Scheffler

    24/02/2020 Lollipop Library

    The delicate subject of potty training is dealt with in a really sincere and understanding way here. Good friends Pip and Posy have a fun day playing together. However, Pip has so much fun that he forgets to stop playing to use the toilet. When he has a little accident, Posy offers him plenty of…

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    The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems

    20/01/2020 Lollipop Library

    Prepare to have your funny bones tickled in this laugh-out-loud tale about a pigeon who refuses to take a bath. He has an ongoing dialogue with a person who tells him he needs a wash, presenting funny counter-arguments for remaining dirty. While the pictures are funny in themselves, it is the clever nuances within the…

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    Hugh Shampoo by Karen George

    17/12/2019 Lollipop Library

    Young Hugh Shampoo hates having his hair messed with in any way, resulting in unsightly smelly hair! Hugh’s reluctance is particularly upsetting for his mum and dad who are both hairdressers and salon owners. One day Hugh’s mum announces that their salon has made it to the final of the Scissor Showdown. Read this original…

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    Nat’s Naughty Nits by Giles Andreae and Jess Mikhail

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Who knew that head lice could be funny?! Those naughty nits get up to all manner of misdemeanours on poor Nat’s head that will have children laughing out loud. It’s a great book for tackling an all too common infant condition, packed full of comical illustrations to make you smile.

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    A Little Princess Story: I Don’t Want to Wash my Hands! by Tony Ross

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    In this instalment of the LP series, the royal little lady is taught all about the importance of handwashing. The little princess is instructed by various members of the royal household to wash her hands after every mucky moment: playing outside, playing with the dog, using the potty, and sneezing. Learning together with the Little…

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    Maisy Tidies Up by Lucy Cousins

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Industrious Maisy Mouse is having a spring clean with the help of her friendly pal Charley the Crocodile. The twosome work their way through the house, cleaning and mopping as they go. When they complete their tasks, the treat of a delicious cake await the pair. Cute, simple and perfect for toddlers.

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    A Little Princess Story: I Want My Potty! by Tony Ross

    30/10/2019 Lollipop Library

    Potty training can be a stressful, hit-and-miss business, and the royal toddler demonstrates this beautifully in a comic tale of mishaps and mayhem. A great book for introducing reluctant bottoms to a potty for the first time and sharing the lighter side of potty training with little learners. The well-timed joke at the end helps…

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