Children’s books span every interest, culture, and category. As kid lit becomes an acceptable way to address even the most taboo of issues, it should no longer surprise us to see constipation and even plastic surgery discussed within the context of playful puppies and fanciful illustration. Here are some of the more… interesting… titles on bookstore shelves.

Poop Hurts – This tale features 2-year-old Steven, who is desperate to break the cycle of holding in his bowels (which in turn causes painful constipation.) A classic case of “number-two” anxiety, this potty training tool is just one of many books designed to get your toddler “moving” again. Other books in this genre include, It Hurts When I Poop: A Story for Children Who are Scared to Use the Potty and Where’s the Poop? Who knew poo could be such a popular topic?

My Beautiful Mommy – Not one to fan the flames any higher, I almost let this gem go unmentioned. Newsweek and USAToday have already had their fun, blasting the children’s book designed to explain mommy’s new nose or tummy tuck to confused children. Whatever the reason for purchasing a self-published treat like My Beautiful Mommy, parents have one more way to explain cosmetic surgery in full-color illustration and in the story-telling flavor that only a licensed cosmetic surgeon can craft.

Why Mommy is a Democrat – Just in case your toddler doesn’t know why you vote the way you do, you can now proudly explain to them with whimsical woodland creatures. Daddies don’t have to despair, however, as they also offer Why Daddy is a Democrat. (Note: The book is written in simple and “non-judgmental” language… that’s a relief!) But wait! What’s a fair and unbiased children’s book article without the sold-out Why Mommy is a Republican?

Mommy Why is There a Server in the House? Helping Your Child Understand the Stay-At-Home Server – This brilliant work (an actual marketing ploy from Microsoft) is written and sold as a children’s book, but might as well be a brochure from your local PC store.

Mommy Has a Tattoo – This kid’s book was designed to make tattoos a little less scary by having Mommy “reveal” her own tattoo. (There is now officially a book for everything.)

Read any other good books lately? With family dinner conversations at an all-time low, you may just find more and more parents gifting their kids with a book on the “difficult” subject of their choice. At least it keeps those children’s authors (and plastic surgeons) working!