Personalised potty book about saying I need a wee
When your child feels a small tummy wiggle while playing around town, they pause and find a grown-up to tell. With the simple words “I need a wee”, your child learns that speaking up is part of potty practice, and that grown-ups can help when things do not quite go to plan.
- Ages 18 months-3 years
- Their own home town
- Storybook watercolour
See the cover free before you pay.
What happens in your child Says, “I Need a Wee”
- Your child notices a funny, wiggly feeling while playing.
- They stop and wonder what the feeling means.
- Your child tells a grown-up, “I need a wee.”
- They hurry together towards the toilet, with a small silly detour.
- Your child tries their best and hears that accidents are OK too.
How the first page could read
Your child was building a tall tower when a small, wiggly feeling appeared in their tummy. It was not a hungry feeling. It was not a sleepy feeling. Your child paused, crossed their legs and looked at Grown-up. “I need a wee,” said your child. “Thank you for telling me,” said Grown-up.
Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.
Why this story works
For children aged 18 months to 3 years, the words they need can be more useful than a long explanation. This 32-page personalised picture book keeps returning to one clear phrase: “I need a wee.” Seeing your child notice a feeling, pause their play and tell a trusted grown-up gives families a calm script to use at home. The story makes room for rushing, waiting and a little mishap without making any of it embarrassing. Because your child is illustrated from their photo, the repeated words can feel closely connected to their own potty or toilet routine. Younger children can point and repeat; older toddlers can join in with the line.
Reading it together
- Pause before the repeated line and invite your child to say “I need a wee” with your child.
- Read it before a usual potty or toilet time, then use the same simple words during the day.
- If there is an accident, return to the page where the grown-up stays calm and remind your child that they are learning.
Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour
Soft storybook watercolour keeps everyday potty practice calm, warm and easy to follow. A sidekick idea: a chatty little pigeon who spots the nearest loo sign. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.
Make your child Says, “I Need a Wee”
Add one photo and answer a few questions. This story is picked for you, and you’ll see the cover before you decide.
Start with a photoWhat’s in the book
HardcoverPaperback- pages
- 32pages
- full-page pictures of your child
- 15full-page pictures of your child
- square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
- 8.5" × 8.5"square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
- years, words matched to their age
- 2–8years, words matched to their age
- Front cover with their name in the title
- Title page with their portrait and your dedication
- 15 spreads: a picture on one page, the story on the other
- “The End” page made especially for them
- Printed: premium full-colour paper, paperback or hardcover
- Digital: PDF and online flip-book reader
Questions
Is this personalised potty book suitable for a child who is only just starting potty training?
Yes. The story uses short, repeatable language for children who are beginning to notice body signals or learning what to say. It does not expect your child to get everything right. Instead, it shows that telling a grown-up, trying the toilet and having an occasional accident can all be part of practice.
How is your child included in the book?
You provide one photo of your child along with a few details, including their name, age, chosen art style and adventure preferences. Picture to Story uses the photo to illustrate your child as the main character across a 32-page book with 15 illustrated story spreads. You can see the cover before paying.
Can I see the book before I pay?
Yes. Your child’s cover and the first page of the story are made while you answer the questions, usually in under a minute, and you see them before checkout. You only pay if you love it.
How long does it take?
The digital book is usually ready about 10 minutes after you order. Printed books take 3 to 5 working days to print, then 3 to 7 days to post in the UK and US.