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Peep and Egg: I'm Not Using the Potty Hardcover – Picture Book, February 13, 2018

by Laura Gehl (Author), Joyce Wan (Illustrator)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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Peep says it’s time for Egg to start using the potty. But Egg does not want to use the potty―and no amount of lemonade-drinking, running water, or toilet-paper tutus can change that! When things start to get a little uncomfortable, Egg realizes that when nature calls, sometimes you can't say no. Peep and Egg: I'm Not Using the Potty is the fourth book in the Peep and Egg series, and will be relatable to parents and children alike.
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  1. Reading age
    2 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Lexile measure
    AD370L
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  6. Publisher
    Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
  7. Publication date
    February 13, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    0374303282
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0374303280
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreS—The adventures of Peep and Egg continue in this delightful installment. Peep enthusiastically tries to convince Egg to use the toilet. Reluctant Egg has a number of excuses to avoid the act ("Too slippery!" or "Too loud!") and defiantly exclaims each time that he's not using the potty. Peep cleverly introduces Egg to new scenarios that will lead to him to giving in, such as drinking lemonade and playing by a stream with their duckling pals. Wan's bright and bold illustrations add to the fun. She uses close-up frames to highlight the emotions of Peep and Egg, creating a sense of heightened drama with just a few lines for their eyes and beaks. Caregivers who are attempting to potty train little ones will be grateful for this latest addition to the genre. The book addresses some of the concerns that children might have through Egg facing his own fears. Kids will appreciate the humor even if they're past that stage. The story concludes in a satisfying manner for both Peep and Egg. VERDICT A winning addition to the series to be shared one-on-one or with a group.—Gretchen Hardin, Sterling Municipal Library, Baytown, TX

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“[A] delightful installment . . . Kids will appreciate the humor even if they’re past that stage.” ―School Library Journal

Praise for the PEEP AND EGG books:
"Rendered with thick lines, flat colors, and simple cartoonlike shapes, Wan’s illustrations are a joyous complement to Gehl’s text." ―Kirkus Reviews

"Gehl’s just-enough text delivers a spot-on channeling of a coaxing parent and oppositional child, while Wan blends expressive emoji-like characters (even unhatched, Egg has a vividly cranky personality) with ingeniously geometric settings." ―Publishers Weekly

"Charmingly illustrated by Wan with bold strokes and spot-on facial expressions, this picture book is delightful. Gehl has created an appealing duo with the enthusiastic Peep and the lovably neurotic Egg...A clever way to demonstrate overcoming one’s fears." ―School Library Journal

“Bold colors, thick lines, and strategic use of white space and panels enhance this preschool-friendly tale about overcoming fears.”―The Horn Book

Praise for THE WHALE IN MY SWIMMING POOL:
“Large, colorful illustrations set against ample space make this appropriate for group sharing...droll touches, such as the shark in the neighbor's pool, keep it fun.” ―School Library Journal

“Using an adorably chunky kawaii aesthetic that fans of her previous books will recognize, Wan (Sleepyheads) serves up a whale-size dilemma... Wan's comedic sensibilities shine as the boy tries various methods to remove the whale, which maintains a state of unruffled serenity... A compromise lets everyone win, while a zinger ending suggests the boy's animal problems are only beginning. Wan's cuddly, candid world is the sort that readers will want to step into again and again.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Wan's curvilinear and comforting style recalls Hello Kitty and other Japanese pop art in its fat dark lines and squat characters, but the hero has an antic physicality and a wide range of emotional expressions. Her world feels safe and joyful, even as the hero experiences anger and frustration.” ―The New York Times Book Review

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (February 13, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0374303282
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0374303280
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD370L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.25 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Laura Gehl

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Laura Gehl is the author of popular picture books, board books, and early readers including One Big Pair of Underwear, My Pillow Keeps Moving, I Got a Chicken for My Birthday, the Peep and Egg series, and the Baby Scientist series. She lives in Chevy Chase, MD with her husband, four children, and large stash of dark chocolate.

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
30 global ratings

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Mic
5.0 out of 5 stars For anyone who's ever refused to try something new
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2019
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Peep and Egg are hilarious as they show us that trying new things doesn't have to be scary.
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Jenna
5.0 out of 5 stars My son loves peep and egg books
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2019
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Love the illustrations and my son adores egg such cute books
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Jules C
1.0 out of 5 stars Book title tells the story
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2019
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Focuses more on potty refusal than positive potty behavior. Not a great idea for potty training toddler.
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newy17
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and funny Potty book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020
This is a potty book with sweet humor and adorable characters. Egg is determined NOT to use the potty until he can't hold it any longer! Peep gives him a book to read and he realizes it isn't so bad up there after all. In fact, he likes it so much, he won't give Peep a turn! Super adorable story for Littles, made me smile.
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Lori S
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and sure to encourage potty use!
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018
Gehl hits it out of the park again! As I struggle with potty training my 2 year old, I had felt we had exhausted the potty books....then we read Peep and Egg: I'm not Using the Potty.... and we read it again and again. My son now insists on reading it while sitting on the potty. He eagerly participates laughing Egg's repeated line "I'm not using the potty"! And by the time we finish the book, he admits, "I'll use the potty soon!" Gehl is able to entertain a toddler on the potty adventure while giving some particle tips for parents...lemonade, running water, toilet paper tu-tus! Clearly she writes from potty training experience and I have high hopes this book will help my little "egg" finally use the potty!
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Mom in DC
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2018
This is a playful book that is perfect for the potty-training set, its siblings, and parents. It makes those of us who've resisted potty training feel like that's normal and okay, and even something to laugh about. My potty-trained 5-year old was smiling broadly when I last read this book to my 2-year old. They both enjoy it, and it's helping my 2-year old warm up to the potty.
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Kimberly P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and clever potty training story
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018
A wonderful addition to the Peep and Egg series that very sweetly (but cleverly) aides parents and young children in the potty training process. Appealing, kid-friendly art and a story that moves quickly, will keep the interest of its target audience. It could become that book that they want to hear over and over again -- maybe while using the potty!
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