Sesame Street

As a targeted potty-training tool, this Sesame Street board book does exactly what it sets out to do — Elmo's involvement gives toddlers a familiar and trusted guide through the process, and the interactive elements (wheels, flaps, tabs) keep little hands engaged. It's a single-purpose book and not a lasting read, but for families in the thick of toilet training, it's a practical pick-up. The 2016 International Book Awards finalist nod adds some credibility for what is essentially a functional parenting aid.