Virginia Miller (1) (1951–)

Among potty-training books, this one is useful for those whose children sometimes refuse to go to the potty, or even -- sigh -- throw their potties. A scene rarely depicted in children's books, but, I suspect, somewhat more frequently experienced IRL ("in real life").[return][return]Oh, and also? I liked that the primary potty-training parent was male, for a change!

Among potty-training books, this one is useful for those whose children sometimes refuse to go to the potty, or even -- sigh -- throw their potties. A scene rarely depicted in children's books, but, I suspect, somewhat more frequently experienced IRL ("in real life").

Oh, and also? I liked that the primary potty-training parent was male, for a change!

Little bear Bartholomew is not having a good day at all. His ears are cold and he feels grumpy, his legs feel stumpy and his porridge is lumpy, just to name a few. But through it all his big bear caregiver George patiently takes care of him, because he loves Bartholomew just the way he is, grumpiness and all. Short and simple, this book nonetheless speaks a message of unconditional love between male caregivers and children. Review by Book Dads

A good book for early readers and early talkers, my one-year-old liked to repeat Benjamin's "Nah!" as enthusiastically as he said it!