Horn Book (Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2011)

Tubby finds Patricelli's impish, oval-headed, gender-neutral toddler having a grand old time in the bathtub. In Potty, the tiny tot first recognizes the urge to go, then realizes a diaper isn't the only place to take care of business. There's an abundance of sly humor in Patricelli's comfortably rounded, bold-hued acrylic illustrations and brief, child-friendly texts.

Kirkus Reviews

Possibly the most freighted transition of toddlerhood is the passage from diapers to potty, and Patricelli ( Binky , 2005, etc.) tackles it here with her customary light touch. The diaper-clad tot informs readers, "I have to go potty!" After declaring that he or she does not want to "go in my diaper," scientific observation takes over. What do doggy and kitty do? "Oh." Diaper comes off, bottom goes on potty—and the waiting stretches over several panels and page turns. Finally: "Tinkle, tinkle, toot / I did it!" Less an instruction manual than a cheerful declaration of independence, this refreshing treatment allows toddlers to imagine a successful future. Parents will know it's not that easy, but they will enjoy the humor that accompanies this heaping helping of positive reinforcement. Tubby (ISBN: 978-0-7636-4567-0) celebrates bathtime with equal flair. (Board book. 1-3)

School Library Journal (Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 CST 2011)

PATRICELLI, Leslie . Tubby . ISBN 978-0-7636-4567-0 . LC 2009049046. ea vol: illus. by author. unpaged. Candlewick . 2010. BD $6.99. PreS Both books feature the same smiling, bald baby. In the first book, the toddler has to "go potty." Intimidated, the child investigates the cat's and dog's solutions. Several sound effects and wiggles later, the youngster gives the potty a shot with eventual success and accolades. In Tubby , muddy footprints and an obviously dirty child let readers know that it is bath time. The excited youngster has a grand time playing with bubbles and toys. These appealing books feature simple text, bright acrylic illustrations, and everyday situations that are certain to engage the very young. Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ