Global best-selling author/ illustrator Tony Ross’s I Want My Potty! celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with a new edition of a classic title. Launching the now much-loved Little Princess series, the hugely enjoyable I Want My Potty! is the perfect introduction to the sometimes tricky subject of toilet training. When the very determined eponymous heroine decides that ““Nappies are YUUECH! There must be sometime better” the Royal household set about providing a number of suitable potties. The Little Princess has strong and not always favourable views about the Royal potty but gradually she gets the hang of it! Timeless fun for all toddlers and their parents.
I Want My Potty! 35th Anniversary Edition Synopsis
Nappies are YUUECH! said the Little Princess. There must be something better! At first, the Little Princess thinks the royal potty is even worse, but she soon learns to love it... even if it isn't always there when she needs it!
Tony Ross's hilarious account of royal potty training will amuse young children and help their parents.
2021 sees the 35th anniversary of Tony Ross’ creation The Little Princess, the first ever book in the series I Want My Potty! was released in 1986 and continues to be a firm favourite with potty-training parents.
A royal take on the potty training courtesy of the Little Princess - The Bookseller
A royal take on the potty training courtesy of the Little Princess - The Bookseller
Hilarious and a godsend to parents - Guardian
A toilet-training clasic, which you'll enjoy as much as your toddler - the story and illustrations are warm, and really funny. - Mother & Baby
One of the most hilarious and original potty training story books ever. - Prima Baby & Pregnancy
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About Tony Ross
Born in 1938 in Wandsworth, South London, Tony Ross never though about a career in art, but says he fell into it after his dream of being a cowboy disintegrated when a letter he wrote to John Wayne was never replied to.
After Liverpool College of Art, Tony became an art director at an Advertising Agency but after a particularly bad day in the office he gave up his job to go into teaching at Manchester Polytechnic.
His first book was published in 1976 and as well as his own, he has illustrated over 1000 books for authors such as Roald Dahl, David Walliams, Paula Danziger and Michael Palin, which are published all over the world. His series of books written with Jeanne Willis featuring the extra terrestrial teacher, Dr Xargle, has established a huge following of fans. As has his fantastic and fun illustrations in the Horrid Henry series. A TV adaptation of his much-loved Little Princess series is currently showing on Channel 5’s Milkshake.
