Pirate Pete's Potty: Hilariously useful potty training from Ladybird Pirate Pete's Potty: Potty Training for Boys is an entertaining picture book from Ladybird that helps parents struggling with potty training for boys aged 18+ months. Clear, informative and fun pictures are aimed at tackling the common anxieties that children may have about using the potty. Each page encourages parents and children to interact with the story by pressing the 'cheer' sound effect when the child has interacted correctly in order to eventually motivate their child into using the potty. Even pirates use the potty! Follow Pirate Pete on his potty training adventure and press the sound button to cheer him along! This book is perfect for helping boys feel confident and motivated about using the potty. Pirate Pete's Potty was written by Andrea Pinnington and illustrated by Melanie Williamson. For further advice on potty training, please visit. Princess Polly's Potty is a version of the same story — including sound effects — tailored for girls.