''What's Your Poo Telling You?'' is a book for adults describing different aspects of human

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, and various

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-related phenomena. The book sold well upon its release and in 2009 the book was reported to have sold over 400,000 copies. It was authored by

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and

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Anish Sheth, M.D. It includes diagrams provided by illustrator Peter Arkle. The book was followed up by two companion pieces, ''What's My Pee Telling Me?'' (2009) and ''What's Your Baby's Poo Telling You?'' (2014). Merchandise tie-ins for the series include a daily calendar, log, mobile app, and an activity book.

Bibliography

*''What's Your Poo Telling You?'' (2007, Chronicle Books) *''What's My Pee Telling Me?'' (2009, Chronicle Books) *''What's Your Baby's Poo Telling You?'' (2014, Chronicle Books)

References

2007 non-fiction books Handbooks and manuals Books about feces Flatulence in popular culture Chronicle Books books {{med-book-stub