It's Koala's birthday, and all his fellow animal friends are attending a party at his house to celebrate. Between games, cake, and presents, there's a ton of fun to be had-- so much fun that it can be tough for Koala's guests to remember to use the potty, let alone all the accompanying steps!

Isern's latest picture book, published originally in Spanish and translated to English, presents a guide to the do's and dont's of using the bathroom that is both charming and refreshingly down-to-earth and to the point. Within the narrative of Koala's party, each of his friends has a bathroom experience that educates readers about important aspects of keeping safe and clean on the potty: from going before you leave the house and knocking before entering, to washing your hands and what to do if your aim is off and you miss!

Fererro's endearing illustrations amp up the charm and beauty in a book which might otherwise have "gross" vibes. While pee left in an unflushed potty and poop stains on Giraffe's hands after he forgets to flush are depicted pretty realistically (in a funny moment, Koala's dad, who is passing out slices of chocolate cake, sees his hands and asks an embarrassed Giraffe, "is this your second helping?") they are depicted as just one more element of life and do not overwhelm the other visuals of the story.

This would be a wonderful "next steps" potty book for children who have already been exposed to the "basics" of potty training (and books that are more simply about getting pee and poop in the potty as opposed to a diaper.) All of the animals in the story seem to be of an age where they are able to use the potty independently, but that doesn't mean they don't still run into issues! Children around age 5 or 6 may strongly relate.

One final interesting observation: I read and reviewed both the original Spanish edition of this title and the English translation, and I am curious about the change from the Spanish title, "Caca, pedo, pis" (which translates to "Poop, fart, pee") to just Pee and Poo in English. The Spanish cover even has one of the characters farting on the cover, which has been replaced on the English cover! There is a moment in the story that touches on farting in public and saying excuse me, which is preserved in the English translation. My guess is it was omitted from the title for simplicity, or just not seeming totally related to using the potty, but still--fascinating.

This is not a potty-training book, as I first anticipated, but would work well for slightly older children who need to understand more about bathroom etiquette. I do think it's a little on the long side, but the silly illustrations definitely get the point across if you choose not to read the full text.

This is such a darling little book that is perfect for any toddlers going through potty-training. It features various animals at a birthday party who learn proper bathroom etiquitte as each takes their turn going to the bathroom. The illustrations are bright and colorful and I'd highly recommend this book to parents and teachers alike.

Thank you to Susanna Isern, Publisher Spotlight, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book!

Perfect for littles who are still learning bathroom behaviors and is set up nicely as a good parent/child read aloud. The structure of the narrative is set up quite well-although I was worried about amount of text, it reads like little vignettes day during the party. The use of speech bubbles to provide the potty tip and the reminder tips on the back were great. Perfect choice of animals, setting, and bright illustrations.

This is a great book to help teach little ones about the Do's and Don'ts of going to the bathroom. What made this book especially effective was the main choice the author made to have each rule go with an event within the story. Each page spread involved a different character, a different situation, and a different moral/rule. This both allows readers to stay engaged and helps the whole book flow very nicely. As for the writing itself, it was easy to understand, and perfectly age-appropriate. I don't believe that kids will have any questions left after reading this book, and they will quickly be able to apply the rules to their own lives. Lastly, all of the information was accurate and made a lot of sense, which is the main component that makes this book so helpful for parents teaching their kids bathroom guidelines. Bravo!

Oh, no! When out and about, how does one handle going to the bathroom? Susanna Ihern and Mar Ferrero reveal what happens at Koala’s birthday party when friends need to go! Lots of great tips from a wise snail to prevent mishaps: go to the bathroom BEFORE heading out, don’t wait too long — no matter how much fun you’re having, be sure to flush, always wash your hands, don’t keep others waiting by staying the bathroom too long, and plenty more helpful hints. All the advice is recapped at the very end of this picture book. Perfect for toddlers and even preschool children.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley, Publisher Spotlight and NubeOcho in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very cute and helpful book! I loved the illustrations and all of the information provided. Where was this book when I was potty training my kids?! My only "complaint," if you can call it that is that it is a bit wordy for the age group of children who will benefit from this story. I feel like the same message could have been conveyed with less words but still adequately hold kids' attention. Thank you, NetGalley!

This is SUCH an adorable book filled with the, let's say, best practices of peeing and pooping. Our little animal friends are attending a birthday party, and over the course of the day we learn all the important toilet tips: go before you leave the house, aim your best, don't waste toilet paper, wash your hands, etc.

This is sure to capture any kiddo's attention -- and hopefully stick in their mind when that urge hits!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a cute story about a party that teaches about potty manners with great examples. Like, in the beginning, someone races straight to the bathroom because they didn't go before leaving home. Then at the end, the lessons are reinforced. I liked that they used cute animals instead of people because this is a topic that could potentially be embarrassing.