Available September 2009!

Winona Louise Weatherbee, like so many children with asthma, underestimates the severity of her illness. Enthralled with the joys of childhood Winona forgets to take her asthma medication properly and experiences an asthma attack like you wouldn’t believe. Join her on this breathless journey through asthma and discover how she learns to breathe with ease.

  

For more information on asthma visit the following organizations:
American Lung Association
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago

Winona Reviews

Wheezing Winona Weatherbee is a wonderful resource for children and parents of children with asthma. In entertaining fashion, the story of Winona and her mother teach the reader several key points about asthma: the importance of controller medications, triggers for asthma, written action plans and patient/parent/physician partnership. This book should be in every primary care and asthma specialist's waiting room.
Paul Williams, MD
Clinical Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences
University of Washington School of Medicine

Wheezing Winona Weatherbee will be a valuable tool for children and families to learn more about the importance of asthma control. It is cleverly written and does a fine job depicting a typical active child with asthma who learns about the importance of asthma control.
Tera Crisalida, PA-C., M.P.A.S,
C.R.C Asthma and Allergy Allergy Associates & Lab., Ltd

Wheezing Winona Weatherbee is a great example of the importance of gaining control of one’s asthma. By establishing an action plan with a health- provider which focuses on avoidance of triggers, use of daily maintenance therapy, and prevention of over-reliance on rescue inhalers, Winona’s asthma was adequately managed. Indeed, Winona exemplifies that children with asthma can live their lives to the fullest, devoid of restrictions, once their asthma control is achieved.
Bradley E. Chipps, M.D.
Pediatric Allergy and Immunology
Capital Allergy and Respiratory and Disease Center

This fun book teaches important lessons about treating asthma effectively. The consequences of not taking everyday controller medicines are made clear in the story of Winona, her mother, and friends. The Smartie for parents, helps put things together in a practical way to help kids learn from mistakes made by Winona, putting them in action to improve asthma outcomes.
Mona G. Tsoukleris, Pharm.D., BCPS
Pharmacy School Associate Professor Pharmacy Practice & Science
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy

Wheezing Winona Weatherbee will be fun for a kid to read. It kept my attention and I'm a kid at heart! It gives good medical information that allows a kid to understand what asthma is and what is the right way to treat asthma. Well done!
Ryan J. Keefe M.S. PA-C,
Emergency Medicine
Regional Medical Center of San Jose Valley Medical Center

“Wheezing Winona Weatherbee is a useful story for children who have asthma, giving them a better understanding of what they need to do to help themselves and making their treatment easier for medical staff and family.”
Ellis Weeker, M.D.
Division Vice President CEP America

"Savor Publishing House, Inc. would like to give a special thanks to all of those who contributed time and effort in the creation Wheezing Winona Weatherbee. Those individual names are listed below."

Paul Williams, MD Clinical Professor, Pediatrics Adjunct Clinical Professor, Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences University of Washington School of Medicine Tera Crisalida, PA-C., M.P.A.S, C.R.C Asthma and Allergy Allergy Associates & Lab., Ltd Bradley E. Chipps, M.D. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Pediatric Pulmonology Capital Allergy and Respiratory and Disease Center Mona G. Tsoukleris, Pharm.D., BCPS Pharmacy School Associate Professor Pharmacy Practice & Science University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Ryan J. Keefe M.S. PA-C, Emergency Medicine Regional Medical Center of San Jose Valley Medical Center Ellis Weeker, M.D. Division Vice President CEP America Katie Loveland, MPH/MSW Asthma Control Program Manager Chronic Disease Prevention and health Promotions Bureau Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services Heather Steffens RRT-NPS, AE-C American Lung Association in Minnesota Manager of Professional Education and Respiratory Health Co-Director of Camp Super Kids

Maureen Damitz, AE-C Senior Director of Programs Respiratory Health Associations of Metropolitan Chicago Ira B. Tager, M.D., M.P.H. Professor of Epidemiology School of Public Health University of California, Berkeley Ruchi Gupta, M.D., M.P.H. Institute for Healthcare Studies and Children’s Memorial Hospital Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Smith Child health Research Program April Obholz Champ Camp Director/Manager of Lung Health Programs American Lung Association of Colorado Patricia Ludi Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Chula Vista Elementary School District Kelly Scott RRT/CPFT Children’s Hospital Central California Medera, California K.R. Duffy, M.A, N.C.C., C.E.I.S. Psychotherapist, Nationally Certified Counselor Southeast Regional Early Intervention Specialist Department of Public Health Southeast Regional Health Office

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Busy Body Bonita is the is the fifth release in A Smarties Book™ series, and Miss Bonita is out of control.

Getting into everything you can imagine and causing chaos everywhere, Bonita finally goes too far and lands in big trouble. Join our busy bee as she ventures through the world of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

  

Bonita Reviews
Hello!
Yes my name is Kim GARCA. no 'i'. Thank you so much for the book that
I won in the raffle. I love books and I myself have ADHD and this is a funny
way to bring the understanding to my children. Thanks again and
congratulations on your newest family member!
Warm Regards,
Kim Garca

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Trying everything under the sun to avoid going to school, Consuelo sets out on a Monday morning with her pole and hook to catch a cold. By the end of the week, Consuelo has caught far more than she bargained for. Join her on her quest for Señor Res Frío.

If you’ve ever had a cold or the flu, the Smartie at the end of the book is just for you. Make sure you check it out. Remember, the more you know, the healthier you grow!

  

Consuelo Reviews
“What an excellent addition to the Smarties book series. The Spanish phrases and the great illustrations bring the character of Consuelo to life. I feel certain that children as well as adults will enjoy Catchin’ Cooties Consuelo.”
Bertha D. Rodríguez, Principal, Vilas Elementary School, El Paso, Texas

“The rhythm, rhyming words, color scheme, and real life story gave both my students and their teachers a thrill. The teachers were ecstatic about the tools provided to them to instruct their students in the writing process, science/health, and language art skills. Catchin’ Cooties Consuelo is a great story and a wonderful teaching tool.”
Raquel Reyna, Librarian, Honoré Ligarde Elementary School, Laredo, Texas

“I applaud Tolya Thompson’s efforts to educate the public about medicine and science issues that can directly affect health care. The book addresses the issue of low vaccination rates against influenza in children, and, most importantly, distinguishes the difference in severity between influenza and other viral respiratory infections. The bottom line is that I think the message in Catchin’ Cooties Consuelo is worth getting out there. Influenza is a vaccine-preventable disease, and a great many kids, especially in the African-American and Latino populations, just aren’t getting vaccinated!”
Roberto E. Pacheco-Johansson, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, New York Weill Cornell Medical Center

“Consuelo found out the hard way what many people don’t realize—the flu is not a cold but a serious disease. What I loved about the story was how she taught us, in a non-threatening way, how important it is to prevent serious diseases like influenza, and that getting sick is never an easy thing.”
Joseph J. Stavola, M.D., Pediatric Infectious Diseases, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

“Vibrant, creative, and meaningful. Pure fun and learning. I’ll prescribe Catchin’ Cooties Consuelo to all my patients.”
Dina Lieser, M.D., FAAP, Director, Pediatric Inpatient Unit, New York Hospital Queens, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College

Ingrown Tyrone is the fourth release in the Smarties series. Teased like you wouldn’t believe for his extremely big feet and short height, Tyrone can think of only one way out. He buys a pair of shoes that are too small and they have a platform heel so that he can look tall. Tyrone puts on those shoes and boy does he pay a hefty price for trying to change the beautiful person that he was.

Ladies and gentlemen, those of you walking around in shoes that are too little, trying to be cute, the Smartie in the back speaks directly to you. Be sure to check it out!

Tyrone Reviews
Ingrown Tyrone stirred some childhood memories for me. As a child, I, too, complained about having feet that were too big. I wanted desperately to wear fashionable shoes like the other children, but they weren’t made in my size. Ingrown Tyrone teaches a valuable lesson of love and self-acceptance for all children ages 3 to 93.”
Sylvia Blount, Substance Abuse Intervention and Prevention Specialist, Department of Education, Brooklyn, NY. #1 Smarties fan

“Ingrown Tyrone is a wonderful vehicle for teaching children about the importance of wearing shoes that properly fit their feet. In the case of a diabetic child, wearing poorly fitting shoes could cause an obstruction to blood flow, leading to gangrene and loss of part of the toes and/ or foot. Ingrown Tyrone also teaches children about the importance of loving themselves exactly as they are, and the possible consequences of trying to be or dress like someone they’re not. Ingrown Tyrone will have a very prominent place in my waiting room.”
Franklin Kase, D.P.M., F.A.C.F.A.S, Diplomate-American Board of Podiatric Surgery; President, California Podiatric Medical Association

“Wow! I’m constantly trying to educate patients on this very topic—I’m thrilled to see it introduced at such a young age.”
Jane Andersen, D.P.M., Chapell Hill, NC

“Wonderful introduction to health care for young kids. And I love that it’s foot related!”
Marlene Reid, D.P.M., President, American Association for Women Podiatrists

“Bravo, Tolya Thompson—you’ve done it again! Ingrown Tyrone is a fabulous book filled with amazing pictures. The rhyming text makes it an easy read-aloud that is hip, fun, and educational. Thank you for continuing to engage, educate, and entertain readers young and old.”
Beatrice Rowan, first-grade teacher, Rocklin, CA

“Ingrown nails are a medical condition that doctors of podiatric medicine treat with increasing frequency from childhood into adolescence as young people assume more responsibility for their foot care and footwear. The same age groups increasingly deal with acceptance and self-esteem issues. Tolya Thompson presents dual messages in a fun, factual way with realistic characters who are sure to be appreciated by all who read Ingrown Tyrone.”
Noreen Noelle Oswell, D.P.M., Clinical Chief, Podiatric Surgery Division, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Past President, California Podiatric Medical Association and mother of three young children

“Terrific learning tool for the waiting room, very informative.”
Pamela Sisney, D.P.M., Cincinnati, OH

Worry Wart Wes has been released! This story of a stressed out little boy will open your eyes to the worries of children. Wes worries over such things as being swallowed by toilet bowls if he sits on them or turning green if he eats vegetables. Wes’s worries become so overwhelming that he becomes physically affected. His hair turns grey and he develops a wart on the tip of his nose. His anxiety over this wart results in more warts and he eventually becomes one big worrywart!

The warts Wes develops are a clear representation of the ugly effects of stress: belly aches, chest pain, insomnia, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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