Princess Piper of Poopville
What’s inside...
Princess Piper of Poopville is a charming children’s story that uses humor to address the common childhood fear of pooping in the toilet. Princess Piper is the ruler of Poopville, a magical land where flushed poop goes. The story follows her adventure to protect Poopville from an evil queen, with the help of your child, who becomes a Royal Pooper by pooping in the toilet. This whimsical tale aims to make potty training an enjoyable experience for young children.
Discussion points
Why do you think Princess Piper wanted to change Poopville?
How do you think the townspeople felt before and after Princess Piper helped them?
What would you do if you were in Princess Piper's shoes?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone and it made you feel good?
What is the most important lesson Princess Piper learned?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine interest in your child’s responses to encourage deeper thinking.
Relate the story to your child’s personal experiences to make the themes more relevant.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's answers to facilitate a more dynamic conversation.
Praise your child's ideas and insights to boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Princess Piper is tasked with keeping her kingdom, Poopville, clean and learns the importance of taking responsibility for her environment.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking charge of their personal spaces, such as cleaning their room or helping with household chores.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: To solve the pollution problem in Poopville, Princess Piper comes up with innovative ideas, demonstrating creative problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively in their daily interactions, finding unique solutions to problems at school or during play.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Princess Piper collaborates with the townsfolk to clean up Poopville, showcasing the power of working together to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperation and teamwork, which can be applied during group projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: Through her adventures, Princess Piper teaches the importance of respecting and preserving the environment.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the impact of their actions on the environment, encouraging activities like recycling or planting trees.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite facing challenges, Princess Piper remains determined to restore the beauty of her kingdom, illustrating the importance of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of persisting through difficulties, whether in completing schoolwork or overcoming personal challenges.