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I Really Really Need a Wee

Name: I Really Really Need a Wee
Rating: 5 (14 reviews)
ISBN: 9781788817851

By Karl Newson

Bush Baby’s tiny toilet hunt becomes a wild race against time—but where can she go?

hilarious engaging relatable

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 14 readers

What do our readers think of I Really Really Need a Wee? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children find the story funny and enjoy the bright pictures, silly animal characters and repeated phrases. Some children think the toilet humour is a little cheeky, but they still enjoy joining in with the story.

What does the Pageticker team say about I Really Really Need a Wee?

I Really Really Need a Wee is an energetic, rhyming picture book, which turns a familiar last-minute dash to the loo into a funny, fast-moving adventure. Repetition, expressive illustrations and Bush Baby’s increasingly urgent problem make it especially enjoyable to read aloud that children are sure to enjoy.

Genres

Animals Humour

What is I Really Really Need a Wee about?

Bush Baby didn't need a wee before leaving home, but now she urgently does! As she searches high and low for a toilet, she faces a series of hilarious challenges. Will she find relief in time, or will there be a soggy mishap? This laugh-out-loud tale is perfect for teaching children the importance of that last-chance bathroom trip.

About the author

Karl Newson is a much-loved children’s author from the UK. He enjoys writing fun and imaginative stories, such as 'I Am a Tiger' and 'The Same But Different Too'. Karl often finds inspiration from his own adventures and loves making children laugh with his playful books. He also enjoys drawing and exploring nature.

Discussion ideas around I Really Really Need a Wee

Bush Baby’s problem: How do Bush Baby’s actions and expressions show that she really, really needs a wee?

Planning ahead: Why might it be helpful to use the toilet before leaving home, even when you do not need to go yet?

Finding a solution: Which of Bush Baby’s ideas for solving the problem seem most helpful, and what else could she try?

Making us laugh: Which words, pictures or repeated phrases make the story funny, and why?

Waiting your turn: How do you think Bush Baby feels while waiting, and what could make waiting in a queue easier?

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2020

First published

2020

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