Poppy’s Little Green Seat
An original Tuck In Books story

Poppy the panda found a little green seat beside the bathroom door. She put her toy duck on it. “A duck chair!” she said. Papa smiled. “It is your potty. Duck can have a look with us.” Poppy turned the seat around to see the back.

“Do I have to sit now?” Poppy asked. “We can look first,” Papa said. Poppy touched the smooth edge. She put Duck on the shelf nearby. There was a small towel, a place to wash paws and a grown-up she could ask for help.

Later, Poppy told Papa she wanted to try. He helped her in the bathroom and gave her privacy. Nothing happened that time. When she was finished, they washed their paws together. Duck was still on the shelf. Her puzzle was still on the rug.

Another day, Poppy was busy finding the last puzzle piece when her clothes got wet. She looked down. “Oh.” Papa brought clean clothes. “Let’s get you comfortable.” He helped her change. Poppy did not have to hide the wet clothes. She could ask for help.

At story time, Poppy chose a book about a duck who learned to open a gate. “He needed help with the latch,” she said. “He did,” said Papa. Poppy leaned against his arm. Their reading chair had room for the same familiar cuddle.

The little green seat stayed in the bathroom. Some days Poppy wanted to talk about it. Some days she wanted the duck book again. She was learning about something new, with Papa nearby. She could try, take her time and ask. Duck was a very patient watcher.

The End

A few words for tonight
- Read when your child wants a story.
- Ask where Poppy’s toy duck could wait.
- Keep the conversation separate from a demand to try now.

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