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Reviewed by Cindy Quach, Community Health Education Center Student Volunteer

"Toilets are for people, big and little." But, what about animals? Can they use toilets? What happens when a giraffe, an elephant or a mouse sits on a toilet? What would a lion or chicken think on a toilet? What would a snake, porcupine, beaver, seal, sheep or fish do once it was on a toilet? Read Toilet Tales to find out!

Community Health Education Ctr PZ7.V925 T65 1985 Non-circulating

To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus

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Reviewed by Cindy Quach, Community Health Educational Center Student Volunteer

Dear Tooth Fairy is a colorful tale about a little brown haired girl and her exchanges with a tooth fairy. It all starts when Holly looses a tooth. She wants to give it to the tooth fairy so she can gain a coin in return. However, Holly likes her tooth so much that she also wants to keep it. So, instead of placing her tooth under her pillow, she tries to trick the tooth fairy by stashing some fake vampire teeth from Halloween under her pillow. Holly reasons that lots of real fake teeth must be better than one tooth. The next morning the fake vampire teeth are still beneath her pillow, along with a note from the tooth fairy. Thus begins the pen pal relationship between Holly and her tooth fairy. All the notes and small fairy gifts, in pop-up envelopes, are included.

Community Health Education Ctr PZ7.D9317 D4 2004 Non-circulating

To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus

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Reviewed by Cindy Quach, Community Health Educational Center Student Volunteer

Adam and the Magic Marble is a story about strong friendship and good magic. Although evil magic is also involved, good prevails! The main character, Adam, is a third grader who has Tourette Syndrome, which he talks about throughout the novel. He becomes friends with Chris, another boy who has Tourette Syndrome, and Matt, a classmate who was born with Cerebral Palsy. Everyday, they must deal with the sixth-grade bullies: Joe, Tom and Sid. Then one day Adam finds a powerful magic marble, and that's when the real adventure begins.

Community Health Education Ctr PZ7.B885 A33 1991 Non-circulating

To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus

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Reviewed by Jennifer Dickey, Community Health Education Center Intern

Experts estimate that 1 out of every 1,000 children has a pervasive developmental disorder, a category of conditions also known as autistic spectrum disorders. The intention of this book according to Mitzi Waltz is to bring together all the basic information needed by parents of a child or an adult who has been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. It includes information on diagnosis and treatment, as well as personal narratives from autistic children and adults about how they see the world. There are also several appendices that provide extensive resource lists including books, web sites,organizations, research centers and medications. Autistic Spectrum Disorders is an eye opener for anyone who has an interest in learning and understandig children and adults who have been diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder.

Community Health Education Ctr RC553.A88 W356 2002 Non-circulating

To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus

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Reviewed by Jennifer Dickey, Community Health Education Center Intern

"You have cancer." Sooner or later, if it hasn't already happened, someone you know, someone you love, or someone in your workplace will be diagnosed with cancer. How will you respond? What will you say? What will you do? This author has experienced cancer twice and she realized most people do don't know what to say or what to do when someone they know or love has cancer. This book will help people to find words that will not offend or hurt someone they know or love that has cancer, but will help to comfort.

Community Health Education Ctr RC262 .K352 2005 Non-circulating

To view this title or other health-related books visit the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). The CHEC is located on the ground floor of the VCUHS Gateway Building on the MCV campus.

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January Display by Dana Ladd, CHEC Librarian and Cindy Quach, CHEC Student Volunteer

Visit CHEC's January display to learn more about eye health and healthy vision. Find out more about diabetic eye problems, cataracts, glaucoma, and vision health. Children can pick up an activity book on eye health and vision to take home with them. Feel free to take copies of the handouts or ask CHEC staff to make free copies for you!

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