A History of Toilet Paper (and Other Potty Tools)

Written by Sophia Gholz · Illustrated by Xiana Teimoy

Discover the surprising history of human potty practices through the ages.

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40 pages· ~620L

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Bookroo's summary

Journey through time to uncover the quirky evolution of human potty practices. From outdoor solutions to ceramic pots and bidets, explore the inventive ways people managed nature's call. This humorous adventure reveals fascinating facts about the tools and techniques used before modern conveniences. Dive into a world where necessity sparked creativity, and learn how our ancestors tackled this universal need with surprising ingenuity. What unusual methods did they devise, and how did they shape today's bathroom rituals? Embark on this enlightening exploration of history's most essential yet overlooked innovations.

From the publisher

In the beginning, potty time meant the great outdoors . . . People have been going potty since, well, since the beginning of people! Ever wonder what humans used before potties or paper? You might be surprised at the clever tools that humans came up with over the centuries. From the great outdoors to ceramic pots, bum brushes and bidets, prepare for an adventure as we explore the interesting and sometimes shocking history of human potty practices! Award-winning children’s author Sophia Gholz and illustrator Xiana Teimoy team up to put a humorous spin on the fun and fascinating facts surrounding the history of toilet paper (and other potty tools) in this delightful book.

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