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Dick Turdin - The Pooping Highwayman

A silly adventure that makes potty training and toilet training fun

Meet Dick Turdin - the world’s naughtiest highwayman. He steals sandwiches, swipes sweets, and poops EVERYWHERE except the toilet!

But everything changes when Detective Tilly Toilet, the toilet-training police officer, arrives on the case. Follow the hilarious poop trail as Tilly chases Dick across town. Will she catch him? Will Dick finally learn the most important rule of all?

Poop belongs in the toilet — and it feels great to get it right!

Toilet training doesn’t have to be stressful. This joyful book turns the journey into something silly, playful and confidence-boosting. Through humour, repetition and celebration, children learn to feel proud of using the toilet - and grown-ups get an easier, happier process too.

"Toilet training was our first big success together, and Dick Turdin made it fun! My kids loved the story, and it helped them (and me!) stay positive through the whole journey. I'd recommend this book to anyone going through the same!"

Paloma K.

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Common questions

What is Dick Turdin – The Pooping Highwayman about?

It’s a funny, high-energy children’s picture book about a naughty highwayman who poops everywhere — until Detective Tilly Toilet teaches him how to use the toilet properly. The story uses silliness, repetition and a chase adventure to keep kids engaged and excited.

What age range is the book suitable for?

The book is ideal for toddlers and young children aged 2–5, especially kids beginning toilet training or who need extra encouragement. It’s designed for both boys and girls, and for parents, carers, and early-years educators.

Who is the book for?

Children learning to use the toilet
Parents and carers looking for a positive toilet-training tool
Nurseries, pre-schools, early-learning centres
Anyone who wants a fun, memorable read-aloud story
Kids who find toilet training stressful or boring — this turns it into fun

How does this book help with toilet training?

The story uses humour, role-modelling and celebration to inspire children to feel proud about using the toilet. Instead of pressure or rules, it makes learning joyful, playful and motivating.

Is the book educational or just silly?

It’s both. The humour keeps children engaged while the storyline reinforces a clear message:
Poop belongs in the toilet — and it feels great to get it right!
The ending celebrates success and encourages children to copy the behaviour.

Is the book appropriate for schools or nurseries?

Yes. Although it’s funny and silly, everything is suitable for young children, and it promotes healthy toilet habits, confidence, and the importance of self-esteem. Teachers often use stories like this to support Early Years learning.

Who wrote the book

The book was written by Ross Wilson, a parent who wanted to create a toilet-training book that children would genuinely enjoy and ask for again and again. Having experienced toilet-training with his two kids, he saw there wasn't something in the market that his kids enjoyed reading about toilet training. So he set out to write a book to help. Having used it with his own children, he felt like it would help other parents going through the same process.

About the author

Ross is a parent first and foremost. After surviving the toilet-training trenches with his two children, he wanted a book that children would genuinely enjoy and ask for again and again - something silly, joyful and full of imagination.

Inspired by real-life chaos (and a lot of cleaning up), he created Dick Turdin – The Pooping Highwayman to help families laugh their way through one of childhood’s biggest milestones.

He lives in Madrid with his wife and two Certified Toilet-Trained by Tilly children.