Crocodiles Do Not Like the Toilet

By Ali Rutstein

In this warm-hearted story from the bestselling Preschool Problems series, Manu the crocodile is far too busy to use the toilet at day care.

Manu has an action-packed day ahead, and Dad reminds him that even busy crocodiles need to use the toilet at day care. But Manu doesn't want to miss out on any fun – not when there's painting to do, friends to chase and games to play!

Can this energetic crocodile find the time to use the loo and show off his best moves at the afternoon dance party?

Why you'll love this book:

BESTSELLING SERIES: It's the irresistible new book in the bestselling Preschool Problems series, which is all about the big problems faced by our littlest people. Read them all!
  • Kittens Do Not Care for Baths
  • Ladybirds Do Not Go to Day Care
  • Butterflies Do Not Ride Their Bikes(coming soon!)
GENTLE LEARNING: It tackles the pesky preschool problem of stopping play in time to go to the toilet, using positive reinforcement and gentle encouragement.

FUN FACTS: Preschoolers will love the way non-fiction facts are weaved into the narrative.

Perfect for:
  • Preschoolers and school starters
  • Modern families big and small
  • Teachers, librarians and storytime readers
  • Fans of Time to Pee! by Mo Willems
Not Yet Published
$22.99 RRP
ISBN
9781761213960
Publish date
30 September 2025
Format
Hardback
Page count
24
Dimensions
244 x 244 mm

About the author

Originally from England, Ali Rutstein moved to Australia over twenty years ago. She is now firmly settled in Brisbane, where she lives with her partner, three sons and an assortment of disobedient pets. Ali has a background in zoology and scientific writing, but much prefers writing picture books for children. She writes stories inspired by her passion for wildlife and steals ideas from amusing conversations with her children.

Niña Nill is a children's book creator based in Australia, where she lives with her husband, two adorable kids and a growing number of houseplants. She loves illustrating stories for children, from the magical and whimsical to the quiet and ordinary. One of her earliest memories is copying her mum's drawing of a cat under a row of flowers and she has been drawing ever since.

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