Reviews & Features for A HISTORY OF TOILET PAPER
Updated: Aug 28, 2023
NOTE: This post is continually updated to include the latest reviews, press, and news.
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Award & Nominations:
2022 Cybils Awards Nonfiction Nominee
Book Riot's 12 Must-Read Children's Book Releases
Best Picture Books Picked by Kids & Library Mom 2022
Reviews:
"Sophia Gholz has a penchant for telling stories that haven’t appeared on children’s shelves before and this book is no exception...A History of Toilet Paper (And Other Potty Tools), illustrated by Xiana Teimoy, is the toilet tale that even Dav Pilkey would have to appreciate."
— Betsy Bird, SLJ Fuse Blog | CLICK HERE for the full review
"Gholz found a topic that matters to every reader. She carefully traces the development of "potty tools" from the days of early humans to the present...VERDICT: An engaging look at how various bathroom technology has changed over time; this is sure to appeal to the elementary school sense of humor."
— School Library Journal | CLICK HERE for the full review.
"A comedic, nonfiction picture book explores the history of human hygiene and toilet paper...Gholz has hit gold, and the use of simple language and sentence structures allows emergent and newly independent readers to experience the comedy confidently. Teimoy’s diverse cartoon illustrations capture the humor...For some readers, the specifics of how toilet paper was invented and marketed may come as a revelation. In addition, this history of how humans have gone to the bathroom delivers plenty of details that science lovers will enjoy. VERDICT: A humorous and clever tale about toilet tools."
— Kirkus | CLICK HERE for the full review.
"[A] delightful and funny microhistory about toilet paper... A seriously hilarious and engrossing read!"
— Book Riot | CLICK HERE for the full review
"...a perfect way to combine the history of inventions in a fun and humorous way...Sophia weaved history and humor together that will engage readers from beginning to end. The illustrations by Xiana Teimoy are detailed, colorful, and historically accurate...This informational book is perfect for a classroom inventions unit, or a fun bedtime read aloud."
— Jen's Book Talk | CLICK HERE for the full review
"My kids immediately gravitated to this book and while I dislike potty humor greatly, even I have to admit that this history lesson in toilet paper is extremely interesting. From cave people through the ancient world and modern times, a surprising amount of facts are shared in an engaging and educational way! The concise text paired with eye-catching illustrations makes this a good choice to read aloud to a group or share one-on-one."
— Library Mom | CLICK HERE for the full review
"Full of puns and potty humor...readers are drawn through time as facilities, scrub brushes, and wipes change and develop into what we know now...This irreverent and appealing book is sure to draw snickers from kids."
— Maria Marshall, Picture Book Buzz | CLICK HERE for the full review
"The book includes facts that curious kids will love, humorous illustrations and witty word play...Sophia gathered all sorts of facts which will grab the interest of everyone from potty-training toddlers to their older brothers and sisters."
— Carol Baldwin's Blog, Talking Story News | CLICK HERE for the full review
Related Press:
Interview and cover reveal with Betsy Bird at Fuse #8 | Click HERE for more.
Amazon #1 Hot New Release | Click HERE for more.
The journey behind A History of Toilet Paper is featured on the Writing & Illustrating blog | Click HERE for more.
Sophia Gholz and A History of Toilet Paper on BBC Radio's All Consuming, episode 4 | Click HERE for more.
Interview with Books, Kids, and Creations | Click HERE for more.
New Books Network Podcast interview and feature | Click HERE for more.
Interview with Seasons of KidLit featuring A History of Toilet Paper | Click HERE for more.
List & Features:
Book Riot's 12 Must-Read Children's Book Releases features A History of Toilet Paper | Click HERE for more.
Kirkus featured pick, Kirkus Reviews Magazine, May 2023 | Click HERE for more
Best Picture Books Picked by Kids 2022 | CLICK HERE for more
Picture Books 4 Learning features A History of Toilet Paper | Click HERE for more
Feature with Talking Story Newsletter | CLICK HERE for more
Mutually Inclusive includes A History of Toilet Paper on their roundup of hot new releases | Click HERE for more.
The Kid Lit Mama features A History of Toilet Paper in a "Super engaging and kid-friendly nonfiction" spotlight | Click HERE for more
Steam Team special feature with Picture Book Buzz | CLICK HERE for more
Celebrating World Toilet Paper Day by KinderBooksWithEverything | CLICK HERE for more
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