I spent 7 years of my childhood in Hawaii. In fact my brother, Zane, went to high school with Obama at Punahou. Zane was a Senior and Obama was a Freshman and they never knew each other. I graduated from UCLA and then later got my Teaching Credential and Masters Degree from Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA. I�ve lived all over the place. I�ve lived in Santa Fe for going on 12 years and it�s my 23rd address. I love Santa Fe and have fi nally found my home. I taught in California, Nevada, and Utah but have been doing real estate for the past ten years. I�m happily married to Warren Berg who�s famous for his birding and his bird photography. To see some awesome birds checkout our website: www.dosrealtors.com. We love to garden and adore our pets- a dog and four cats (long story). As in Fat Freddy Gets Fit, I�m a CASACourt Appointed Special Advocate. I�ve been doing that for six years.

I spent 7 years of my childhood in Hawaii. In fact my brother, Zane, went to high school with Obama at Punahou. Zane was a Senior and Obama was a Freshman and they never knew each other. I graduated from UCLA and then later got my Teaching Credential and Masters Degree from Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA. I�ve lived all over the place. I�ve lived in Santa Fe for going on 12 years and it�s my 23rd address. I love Santa Fe and have fi nally found my home. I taught in California, Nevada, and Utah but have been doing real estate for the past ten years. I�m happily married to Warren Berg who�s famous for his birding and his bird photography. To see some awesome birds checkout our website: www.dosrealtors.com. We love to garden and adore our pets- a dog and four cats (long story). As in Fat Freddy Gets Fit, I�m a CASACourt Appointed Special Advocate. I�ve been doing that for six years.

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If we want children to do what�s best for themselves, we need to provide them with an understanding. If you could lessen the amount of illnesses your children got, would you? Fact is, the simple act of hand washing is the most important method of preventing illness. Germs Under Arrest shows kids how, why and when to wash their hands and lets them have fun doing it. Written in rhyme and accompanied by vivid, imaginative illustrations; kids will join Samantha and Daniel as they become the AGerm Police@ and put those germs in jail!

-Pamela E. Van Oirschot-Benn R.N.

All of us have to follow the advice of Daniel and Samantha!! We should also thank Pamela Van Oirschot-Benn R.N. for bringing this to our attention in such an informative manner.
-Thomas H. Martin M.D.- Otorhinolaryngologist

I hope all children will want to become Agerm police@ after reading this! Good hand washing is an excellent way to avoid spreading or contracting many illnesses. This book teaches that lesson in a fun way!
-Dr. Wendy Edwards - Pediatrician

Pamela has used her story telling skills to create a children=s tale that will both entertain and educate. Her imaginative way of presenting hand washing will benefit both parents and children alike. She effectively brings home the extreme importance of hand washing in the control of infection while at the same time teaching her readers the proper way to do it.
-Robert Mayo M.D. - Family Physician

In this day and age of high tech medicine, proper hand washing is the one simple procedure that will prevent the spread of infectious diseases more so than any other. This book, by targeting children in a fun and educational way, is a welcome addition to Public Health awareness.
-Robert Beattie M.D. - Family Physician

As a mother of three, I thought this book was wonderful at reinforcing the importance of proper hand washing and germ control. My children also love it!
-Carolyn E. Young - Registered Nurse

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Hope Inspiring Adventures For Young Ones:

Picture yourself in Tuku’s or Cooper’s shoes and think of what it would feel like if you were sent on a journey and had to rescue someone. For the rescue mission to be a satisfying success, what do you think will be needed? What can each person do to help the others? How can this relate to your personal situation?

While trying to find their way through the mysterious pyramids, Tuku and Cooper face one baffling obstacle after another. See if you can recognize what they focused on to keep a positive outlook. What could you focus on to help you in coping with your problems and painful setbacks?

What do you think will be needed to continue on life’s journey with a courageous and hopeful attitude? As you read the “Powermen Adventures,” written and illustrated by Franky Schaaf, at age 9, who also faced many challenging situations in his life as he battled against Leukemia, see if you can identify what he found to be most helpful.

A Guide for Parents, Health Care Service Providers and Supporters:

The powerful lessons of courage, hope and determination creatively woven throughout the “Powermen Adventures,” can be a refreshing source of strength even in the face of the most difficult and unpredictable circumstances. Notes from Franky’s Mom contribute to the depth of understanding of these meaningful lessons.

This fictionalized version of a child’s interpretation of his world, strongly relating to his own bewildering medical experiences, can be a powerful aid in giving insight into the thought processes and reactions of children going through life-altering medical care. Although adult therapists have endeavored to comment on the subject, this is an opportunity to view this brave battle against Leukemia from a child’s perspective of his reality.