Lionel Poops

A positive and practical board book that encourages potty training with humor and affirmation. Featuring a mischievous little lion called Lionel.

In this pithy board book series, the overenthusiastic, impulsive Lionel tests his daily routines to their limit—in Lionel Poops, cheerfully trying all sorts of places to poop before ending up proudly on the potty.

Lionel is bouncing on his trampoline when all of a sudden he needs to poop. Where will he do it? On some cows! No, Lionel, no! On the Eiffel Tower! No, Lionel, no! Lionel thinks of many inappropriate places but eventually poops on his potty. Well done, Lionel!

Cheeky toddler lion Lionel learns about looking after his own body. His mischievous grin puts the reader instantly on his side, and the tolerant voice of his adult helper provides an amused commentary. Lionel’s absurd attempts to use the potty will have young children laughing out loud at his funny facial expressions.

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are potty training or as a tool to introduce the idea of using the toilet and ditching diapers.

This small and sturdy board book is just right for toddlers’ hands making it ideal to read with a child while they are on a potty.

The Lionel series introduces developmental milestones with humor, mischief and gentle guidance. Series includes Lionel Eats All By Himself and Lionel Is Just Like Dad.

“Resistance is futile.” School Library Journal

“"Oh, the places you'll poop. The potty-training phase is a period of time filled with joys, frustrations, and the dawning realization for both caregivers and toddlers that everything has the potential to become a toilet. Veill”

"The story is sublime in its simplicity, and the humor will delight its intended audience...Potty training has never been so much fun."

"Resistance is futile."

"teaches young ones about using the toilet properly in the best possible way, because it is so subtle they won’t realise they are being taught a lesson."

"A hilarious choice for stressed parents and carefree tots."

"a primer in how to develop a love of humour and the absurd in young kids."

Eric Veillé was born in 1976 in Laval and studied at the Duperré School in Paris. While working as an artistic director in publishing, he decided one spring day to devote himself to writing and children’s book illustration. He has since released many books, as author and illustrator, including Encyclopedia of Grannies and My Pictures after the Storm.

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