My Books
The Fantastic Body
Published November 2017
An engaging, colorful, 240-page book. The primary market is 8- to 12-year-olds, but teens and adults will enjoy the book as well. In addition to information about anatomy and physiology, the book contains lots of sidebars and great visuals to keep kids interested. It also includes lots of humor and gross facts that kids love. The tone of the book is similar to the KidsPost articles Dr. B has written in the past. It even has a section called Dr. B’s Tips that discusses common childhood problems such as ear infections, nose bleeds and concussions, etc. Read More >
Waking Up Dry
SECOND EDITION | Published May 2015
Dr. B’s Waking Up Dry Program has helped thousands of children overcome bedwetting. The new edition is a thoroughly updated self-help guide for parents and children (ages 6 to 13). As he walks readers through his Waking Up Dry Program, Dr. B includes lots of practical advice about defeating this common but vexing problem. He also includes stories of his own patients to keep children engaged and motivated to complete the program successfully. Along the way, he enlists the help of two cartoon characters—Bladderman, a superhero how helps kids become dry and Nick, his sidekick. Read More >
The Case of the Recurring Stomachaches
Max Archer Kid Detective Series | Published May 2012
Emily has stomachaches. Lots of them! With Max’s help, Emily investigates the top three causes of stomachaches: lactose intolerance, constipation, and stress. Using a combination of facts and humor, Max puts Emily on the right track towards feeling better. Extra fun activities and a Q&A section written for parents is included at the end of the book.
The Case of the Wet Bed
Max Archer Kid Detective Series | Published April 2011
Meet Max. Max Archer, Kid Detective. Max helps kids solve problems. Max’s friend Billy Parker is tired of waking up wet and wants to figure out how to stop his bedwetting. Max knows how. He used to wet the bed, and he is ready to share his plan for staying dry. Join Max and become part of the Poop Patrol and Stream Team. Plus, be sure to check out the extra fun activities and the Q&A written for parents at the end of the book. Read More >
Harry Goes to the Hospital
Published March 2008
Harry is sick and has to go to the hospital. But he’s never been to a hospital before, and he’s scared. There are lots of new people to meet, he gets poked with needles, and he has to spend the night in a strange place. But with his parents’ comfort and the help of lots of doctors, nurses and his stuffed rabbit, Barney, Harry learns that the hospital doesn’t have to be a big, scary place.
It Hurts When I Poop
Published August 2007
Ryan is scared to use the potty. He is afraid to poop, because he’s worried it is going to hurt. With the help of his doctor, Ryan learns how his body works and why it is best to let the poop come out when it’s time to go.The story concludes with Ryan’s “poop program,” which helps children gain the confidence they need to overcome this common problem and establish healthy toileting habits. The book includes an endnote for parents that provides additional information about stool withholding and ways to deal with it. Read More >
Lions Aren’t Scared of Shots
Published January 2007
Molly is worried. It’s time for her yearly checkup and she doesn’t want to go. Molly likes Dr. Ryan, but she doesn’t like shots! With the help of her imagination and her dog, Cinnamon, Molly finds her courageous inner lion right when she needs it the most. The book includes an endnote for parents that provides advice and tips for encouraging children to feel comfortable and brave during routine checkups, sick visits, shots, and other medical encounters. Read More >
Waking Up Dry
Waking Up Dry | Published July 2005
Written in a child-friendly tone that mirrors a one-on-one conversation with Dr. B, this self-help guide is designed to help children (ages six to thirteen) conquer bedwetting. The book demystifies the problem and shows children that they are not the only ones who are affected. Cartoon characters Bladder Man (a superhero) and Nephron (his 9-year-old friend) put a humorous spin on the subject to help children identify with the characters. Each chapter includes a Q&A section to provide more detailed information for parents. Read More >
The Doctor’s Book of Humorous Quotations
Published January 2001
The Best of Medical Humor
Published January 1997
Humor has been published in medical journals for over a hundred years. Those areas targeted for comic relief include medical school and residency, academia, language, writing and publishing, research, and clinical practice. The collection includes satires, spoofs, letters-to-the-editor and other silliness that pokes fun at doctors, medicine, and healthcare. The material has been selected from a wide range of journals, including JAMA, The Journal of Family Practice, and even The New England Journal of Medicine. Read More >