Books (and games) we LOVE! for kids
Poo - A Natural History of the Unmentionable! by Nicola Davies
We love all Nicola Davies’ science books but this is our absolute favorite!
I Eat Poop. A Dung Beetle Story by Mark Pett
This sweet book is an all time favorite here at The Poop Museum.
What is Poop? by Katie Daynes
This is the perfect “first poop book” for 2 to 5 year olds and we absolutely adore it!
Where does Poop Go? by Katie Daynes
Another fabulous lift the flap book by Katie Daynes aimed at 4-7 year olds.
Everyone Poops by Taro Gobi
This classic and beloved book isn’t quite correct, because not “everyone” does poop (Mayflies for example, do not live long enough to poop!) but it is still one of of our favorites.
Poop - A (very) natural history and a Powerful Future by Ben Hoare
Newly published in 2025 this gorgeously designed and illustrated book is full of fabulous facts!
The Poo that Animals Do by Paul Mason
Paul Mason writes about lots of gross things like farts and pee, and his poop book is wonderful!
The Clue is in the Poop and other stuff too by Andy Seed
An awesome book for all nature detectives who love learning about the clues animals leave behind!
A Garden in Your Belly: Meet the Microbes in Your Gut by Masha D’yans
A fabulous introduction to the microbiome for kids!
Poop Bingo!
So much fun, with lots of facts, for your poop loving kiddos!
and Fart Bingo too!
Because fart science is also incredibly fascinating!
Books (and documentaries) we LOVE! for grown ups
Gut by Giulia Enders
An instant hit that sold millions and was a New York Times bestseller! It’s hard to describe just how much we love this book!
The Origin of Feces by David Waltner-Toews
A fascinating exploration of poop and its importance and impact.
Dark Matter by Dr James Kinross
Our knowledge and understanding of the microbiome is expanding at an incredible rate, and the importance of our biome in every aspect of our health is revealed in this fascinating book!
The Invisible Extinction spotlights the extraordinary work of renowned scientists Martin Blaser, and his partner in the lab and in life, Gloria Dominguez-Bello, as they endeavor to save the vanishing microbes that are essential for our survival. Utterly fascinating!
Hack your Health - the Secrets of your Gut
Discover how the gut and your microbiome affects your whole life! Featuring Giulia Enders, this documentary is truly charming as well educational!