The Stayhealthy Library.

TREATMENTS & RESEARCH

Peptides: What the Evidence Says

What peptides are, how approved medicines, supplements and unapproved research peptides differ, and how to judge the evidence.

TREATMENTS & RESEARCH

Stem Cells: What the Evidence Says

What stem cells are, which treatments are proven, which are still in clinical trials, and how to spot unproven clinic claims.

Weight & Metabolic

Understanding GLP-1 Medicines

What GLP-1 medicines do, who they are for, their benefits and risks, and how to manage everyday care.

Weight & Metabolic

Understanding Retatrutide

What retatrutide is, what the studies show so far, and why unapproved products carry real risks.

Brain & Memory

Dementia & Alzheimer’s

Understanding memory changes, how dementia and Alzheimer’s are diagnosed and treated, and everyday support for families.

Infections

Measles

How measles spreads, the signs to watch for, who is most at risk, and how vaccination protects your family.

Infections

Meningitis

What meningitis is, the warning signs that need urgent care, and how vaccines and quick action save lives.

Infections

HIV

The facts about HIV: how it spreads, how testing and prevention work, and how treatment lets people live long, healthy lives.

Weight & Metabolic

Managing Diabetes, Types 1 and 2

A complete guide to understanding and managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

CANCER

Understanding Breast Cancer

Real statistics and a clear guide to understanding breast cancer, its stages, and early detection.

Skin & Women's

The Menopause Guide

A guide to navigating the physical and emotional changes of midlife with clarity and confidence.

CANCER

Understanding and Managing Colon Cancer

A complete guide to understanding and managing colon cancer, in clear, accessible language.

RESPIRATORY

COPD

Understanding and managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, from diagnosis to daily life.

RESPIRATORY

Understanding and Managing Bronchitis

Understanding and managing bronchitis, from causes and symptoms through to recovery.

Pain & Mobility

Understanding Multiple Sclerosis

A comprehensive, accessible guide to understanding and living with multiple sclerosis.

Pain & Mobility

Overcoming Sciatica Pain

A complete guide to understanding sciatica pain and the path back to comfortable daily movement.

CANCER

Skin Cancer 101

An introductory guide to the types of skin cancer and the warning signs worth knowing.

CANCER

Stomach Cancer: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive overview of stomach cancer, covering risk factors, detection and treatment paths.

Skin & Women's

Eczema

Understanding, treating and managing eczema day to day, in plain and practical terms.

Weight & Metabolic

The Health Risks of Excess Body Fat

A scientific perspective on the health risks of carrying excess body fat.

ENT

The Ultimate Guide to Tonsillitis

What tonsillitis is, how to prevent it, and the treatment options available, explained in plain language.

ENT

The Ultimate Guide to Sinus Infection

Understanding, preventing and treating sinus infections, from first symptoms to recovery.

ENT

Understanding and Managing Adenoids

A clear, practical guide to understanding and managing adenoid issues.

Ages 6 to 9

PART 1 OF 2 / LEARN

The Big Book of Fun Foods

Part one of a two-book set. Meet 32 healthy foods with the Snack Town All-Stars: three fun facts and a joke for every food. Read it together, then cook from part two.

Ages 7 to 10

PART 2 OF 2 / COOK

The Big Book of Fun Recipes

Part two of the set. Sixty pages of simple recipes built from the foods in part one, with short ingredient lists and numbered steps made for cooking side by side with a grown-up.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Apple Book

Meet Bob the apple. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook apple until soft or prepare very thin age-appropriate pieces under adult supervision. Avoid hard raw chunks; seat children while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Banana Book

Meet Santana the banana. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, serve ripe banana mashed or in soft age-appropriate pieces. Have children sit while eating and supervise; an adult checks texture.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Orange Book

Meet Clementine the orange. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, remove seeds and tough membranes; cut orange into small manageable pieces, seat and supervise during eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Grapes Book

Meet Vinny the grapes. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsWhole grapes are a choking risk. For ages 1 to 3, quarter grapes or finely chop them to about 8 mm by 8 mm or smaller. For ages 4 to 6, halve or quarter them. This follows New Zealand Ministry of Health guidance. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Strawberry Book

Meet Ruby the strawberry. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, wash and remove the leafy top, then mash or cut ripe strawberry into small age-appropriate pieces. Avoid offering a large whole round berry; seat and supervise.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Blueberry Book

Meet Blue the blueberry. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, mash or flatten blueberries or cut into suitably small pieces. Round whole berries can be a choking concern; seat and supervise.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Watermelon Book

Meet Wendy the watermelon. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, remove seeds and hard rind; serve soft watermelon in small manageable strips or pieces, never round melon balls. Seat and supervise.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Pineapple Book

Meet Pina the pineapple. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, a grown-up removes thick peel and fibrous core and cuts ripe pineapple thinly across the grain into small manageable soft pieces. Seat and supervise.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Pear Book

Meet Pierre the pear. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, choose very ripe soft pear prepared in thin age-appropriate pieces, or cook until soft and mash. Avoid hard raw chunks; seat and supervise.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Kiwifruit Book

Meet Kiki the kiwifruit. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, offer ripe kiwifruit peeled and cut into small soft manageable pieces; seat and supervise, and let an adult prepare the fruit.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Carrot Book

Meet Carl the carrot. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook carrot until soft or finely grate raw carrot. Avoid hard raw sticks or coins; have children sit and supervise eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Celery Book

Meet Cecil the celery. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook celery until tender or grate/chop it very finely. Avoid firm raw sticks or large fibrous pieces; supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Broccoli Book

Meet Brooke the broccoli. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook broccoli until soft and serve in small pieces. Supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Cucumber Book

Meet Curtis the cucumber. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, peel tough cucumber skin if needed and offer finely chopped or very thin pieces rather than large firm chunks. Supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Tomato Book

Meet Roma the tomato. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, serve tomatoes in small suitable pieces or cooked sauce; quarter or finely chop small round/cherry tomatoes. Supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Bell Pepper Book

Meet Bell the bell pepper. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook bell pepper pieces until tender or finely chop as appropriate; remove core and seeds. Supervise seated eating. In New Zealand, bell pepper is commonly called capsicum.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Spinach Book

Meet Nell the spinach leaf. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, chop spinach finely and cook it until soft or offer a suitable finely cut texture. Supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Sweet Potato Book

Meet Suki the sweet potato. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook sweet potato until very soft and serve mashed or in suitable small pieces. Avoid hard raw pieces; supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Peas Book

Meet Petey, Peggy and Paulie the peas. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook peas until tender and squash or mash them, especially for two- and three-year-olds; do not serve raw round peas. Supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Corn Book

Meet Colonel Cobb the corn. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, avoid whole corn kernels as a choking risk; cook corn and mash or purée it to a suitable texture. Supervise seated eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Raspberry Book

Meet Raz the raspberry. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, wash and mash ripe raspberries or cut them into suitable small pieces; avoid whole round berries for children who need smaller textures. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Cherry Book

Meet Pitz the cherry. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, remove every cherry pit and stem, then cut cherries into suitably small pieces; never offer whole cherries. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Avocado Book

Meet Ava the avocado. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, remove the pit and peel, then mash ripe avocado or serve soft age-appropriate small pieces. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Mango Book

Meet Manny the mango. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, remove mango peel and pit; use fully ripe soft flesh mashed or cut into small age-appropriate pieces. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Peach Book

Meet George the peach. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, remove pit and any tough peel; offer very ripe soft peach mashed or in small age-appropriate pieces. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Plum Book

Meet Penelope the plum. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, remove plum pit; cook until soft and mash or serve very ripe, peeled small pieces. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / FRUITS

The Melon Book

Meet Melvin the melon. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsWash melon rind before cutting. Remove rind and seeds; serve ripe soft melon in small pieces, never round melon balls. Refrigerate cut melon; seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Lettuce Book

Meet Caesar the lettuce. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsWash lettuce well and offer finely chopped tender leaves in a suitable soft meal. For children still learning to chew leafy textures, cook or chop more finely. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Mushroom Book

Meet Button the mushroom. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsUse store-bought edible mushrooms, never foraged mushrooms. Cook until tender, chop finely, and serve in an age-appropriate texture. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Onion Book

Meet Pearl the onion. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook onion until very tender and finely chop or blend it into food. Keep children away from hot pans; seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Pumpkin Book

Meet Jack the pumpkin. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsUse edible cooking pumpkin. Remove rind and seeds; cook until soft and mash or serve tiny suitable pieces. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Cauliflower Book

Meet Cleo the cauliflower. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsFor young children, cook cauliflower until easily mashed, then serve small tender florets or mash. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / DAIRY

The Milk Book

Meet Micky the milk bottle. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsUse pasteurized milk appropriate for the child and their medical or dietary needs; dairy is a common allergen. Serve in a cup while seated and supervise. Cow milk is not recommended as a drink for babies under 12 months.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / DAIRY

The Yogurt Book

Meet Yogi the yogurt. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsChoose pasteurized plain yogurt suitable for the child; dairy is a common allergen. Mix in soft mashed fruit and serve spoonfuls while seated and supervised. Avoid large fruit pieces.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / DAIRY

The Cottage Cheese Book

Meet CeCe the cottage cheese. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsUse pasteurized cottage cheese suitable for the child; dairy is a common allergen. Break up large curds if needed and choose an age-appropriate texture; serve seated and supervised.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / DAIRY

The String Cheese Book

Meet Stringer the string cheese. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsString cheese can be a choking risk as a large chunk or round slice. For young children, a grown-up cuts it into short thin strips appropriate for the child; never offer a whole stick to a toddler. Dairy is a common allergen. Seat and supervise.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / PROTEIN

The Egg Book

Meet Sunny the egg. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsEgg is a common allergen. Cook until the white and yolk are firm; avoid raw or undercooked egg. Serve tender small pieces suited to the child while seated and supervised; adults handle the stove.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / GRAINS

The Whole-Wheat Bread Book

Meet Crusty the whole-wheat bread. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsWheat is a common allergen. Choose bread without whole seeds, nuts, or kernels; serve soft small pieces appropriate for the child, seated and supervised. Avoid large sticky doughy mouthfuls.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / GRAINS

The White Bread Book

Meet Loafer the white bread. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsWheat is a common allergen. Choose plain bread without whole seeds or nuts and offer small soft age-appropriate pieces, seated and supervised.

Ages 2 to 6

FOOD FRIENDS / VEGETABLES

The Baked Potato Book

Meet Spud the baked potato. Facts, a joke, and two activities.

For parentsBake potato until fully soft, cool it, then offer mashed flesh or small soft pieces; avoid hard skin for young children. Keep children away from hot oven and food. Seat and supervise while eating.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Mural Before Sunset

Three friends race a sunset mural and learn what a calorie really is: a measure of food energy.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Maze of Many Paths

A classroom maze shows how sugars, starches, and fiber take different paths through the body.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Kite Repair Crew

Fixing a kite teaches the crew how protein helps bodies grow and repair.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Great Dressing Mix-Up

A salad dressing mix-up explains what fat does: energy, plus help absorbing some vitamins.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Garden Maze

A garden maze reveals fiber, the plant carbohydrate that keeps digestion moving.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Salt Clue

Two jars of soup and a magnifying glass: how a food label helps compare sodium.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Box with Two Answers

One box, two answers: why the amount on a nutrition label matters before you compare.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Market Map Mystery

A market map mystery about vitamins and minerals, from iron and calcium to vitamin C.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

The Last Water Stop

A hot day, a long run, and the last water stop: why bodies need water.

Ages 7 to 10

SPARK CLUB

Ten Tables, One Feast

Ten tables at one feast show food groups, mixed meals, and respect for allergies.

Ages 6 to 9

SNACK TOWN ALL-STARS

The Heart Book

The Snack Town All-Stars heart mascot shows kids how the heart works and why staying active matters.

Ages 5 to 8

SNACK TOWN ALL-STARS

The Apple Book, Tinybeans Edition

A Tinybeans co-branded edition of the Snack Town All-Stars Apple Book.

GRIEF & MENTAL HEALTH

Shadows and Light: Navigating Through Loss

A gentle guide through grief: the mix of feelings loss brings, healthy ways to cope, and a letter to your future self to close the chapter.

SUBSTANCES & LIFESTYLE

Marijuana Unveiled

What marijuana is, how it affects the body and mind, and where the law stands, written so young people can make informed choices.

RESPIRATORY

Covid-19 and SARS: Understanding the Similarities and Differences

How Covid-19 and SARS compare: the two coronaviruses behind them, their symptoms, who is most at risk, and how each one spreads.

RESPIRATORY

Influenza: The Basics

The basics of the flu: the four types of influenza virus, how it spreads, and who faces the most serious complications.

RESPIRATORY

Pneumonia: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What pneumonia is, the different types and what causes them, the symptoms to watch for, and how it is treated.

RESPIRATORY

The Common Cold: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

What causes the common cold, how it spreads, the symptoms it brings, and what helps you recover.

CANCER

Liver Cancer: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What liver cancer is, the risk factors behind it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

CANCER

Pancreatic Cancer: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What pancreatic cancer is, the risk factors that raise the odds, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

CANCER

Prostate Cancer: The Basics

The basics of prostate cancer: what it is, who is most at risk, and the key facts worth knowing.