The Princess and The Peanut Allergy

What I found at my local library: The Princess and the Peanut Allergy by Wendy McClure. At first the birthday girl was going to pick out a cake with peanuts in it. After the birthday girl finds out about her friend's peanut allergy, they have a tiff, but in the end Regina orders a peanut free cake, and Paula, the friend with the peanut allergy is reminded of how important it is to speak up and not be "a quiet little mouse" about her allergy.

Everyone enjoyed the birthday party. I would have liked to hear more about making sure the cake was truly nut free, rather than "We've made special cakes like this before." after passing a note to the baker "No Peanuts! Not even a Little Bit!". See our list of Nut Free Bake Shops I would also liked at lest a mention of other allergens could have been a concern in the children's section of the book. In "A Note To parents and Friends of Children With Food Allergies" They did mention other allergies, and went into more details about cross contamination with allergens, and asking questions at restaurants.

What I did like is how the book included social problems of handling a peanut allergy, during birthday parties. This is a common issue for children with food allergies.

More Kids Books About Allergies

Books and More Books

From the Gecko's Foot "Milk is a foodstuff but the protein it contains, casein can be processed to make a useful plastic. Before the advent of synthetic plastics, milk plastic was used to make small objects such as buttons.

Before reading The Gecko's Foot I posted on my Chemurgy and Allergens Blog about Casein Buttons.

Buttons Made From Milk Protein Casein

I was delighted to see some allergy books for tweens and teens on Food Allergy (as well as asthma) at the library. Most libraries have kid allergy books but few have books for young people. They may be more interested in learning some of the science behind their allergy, and reading about the social issues, like collage and work with allergies, as well as dating and taking responsibility for their food allergy. I believe that young people should read and learn about their age appropriate allergy issues not just from parents. (as important as this is)

Another book I recomend for anyone with a food allergy, but mostly for young adults with food allergy(s) is Don't Kill The Birthday Girl.

Full Disclosure: All these books I found or borrowed at my city library.

For Books for Children See: Kid Allergy Books

Allergy Awareness Books in Libraries

News From No Biggie Bunch

50 States - 500 Libraries Already making a difference! The No Biggie Bunch is on a mission to put bundles of books in 500 US public libraries across the nation. Thanks to tremendous support in our first week, over 175 libraries are already slated to receive books. 325 to go, and we're committed to reaching our goal!

Anything you can do to spread the word or contribute to 50 States-500 Libraries will help put these food allergy resources for kids in libraries across the nation, reaching the little hands that need them most.

Each state in the US is at a different level of food allergy awareness, education and advocacy, however, every state has public libraries where all can access resources for free. The vital piece is ensuring that resources are available.

Interview with Heather Mehra and Kerry Mc Manama of the No Biggie Bunch Books

Allergy Books for Christmas

If you are thinking of buying an allergy children's book as a classroom gift, or for an allergic child in your life. I have had the honour of interviewing some fantastic children allergy authours over the years!

Interview With Amy Recob author of the children’s book The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies

Sarah Prye author Food Allergies on the High Seas

Sharon Chisvin author of The Girl Who Cannot Eat Peanut Butter

Sue Ganz - Schmitt author of Princess and the Peanut: A Royally Allergic Tale

Carla Burke author of My Name May Be Peanuts, But I say Nay to PB & J

Bridget Batson author of Jude the Dude The Peanut Allergic Kid

Heather Mehra and Kerry Manama author of The No Biggie Bunch



More kid Allergy Books

Classrooms idea, share books not food in the classroom.

Allergy Books For Parents and Caregivers
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Pocket Guide for Grandparents

By Julie Trone From Allergy Free Table

To help both parents and grandparents, Julie Trone, has written her third book, Food Allergies & Grandchildren: Pocket Guide for Grandparents. The book provides the elder set with practical management tools, stories, and facts that help them more clearly understand food allergies, and gluten intolerance related disease such as celiac. Creating a foundation of knowledge is important for the entire family to be able to properly care for loved ones who have food allergies, celiac disease, lactose intolerance, or other food related disease. ‘Our newest pocket guide is long overdue’, said Trone. ‘Over the past eleven years I have personally experienced and heard other parents express worry that the grandparents were not completely on-board with the prescribed care their child required.’ Trone’s goal with her book, Food Allergies & Grandchildren, is to serve as both training and a reference tool for grandparents, elderly aunts and uncles, and elderly care-givers with practical food allergy and gluten intolerance management information.

More Information

Books in THis Series:

Halloween Allergy Books

Halloween Allergy Candy Cash Out A Children's Food Allergy Awareness Book
Would you choose cash or candy? Would you donate candy that contains allergens? Find out what twin sisters choose when they go trick-or-treating in their neighborhood.

Jude the Dude: The Peanut Allergy Kid - Jude Has A Halloween Party: Jude Learns About Milk and Cheese Allergies by Bridget Batson

The Halloween book, in which Jude the Dude throws a Halloween party, emphasizes general safety: carrying your Epi-Pen at all times, reading labels, not eating store bought baked goods, and having others wash their hands if they touch something a food allergy child is allergic to. It also shows Jude telling the store baker that he cannot their products (showing the confidence Jude has to tell others about his allergy). But, it also sends a positive message on the value of great friends working together to keep each other safe.

Interview with Bridget Batson

Trade-or-Treat Halloween by Heather Mehra and Kerry Mc Manama

The No Biggie Bunch is creatively coping once again in this holiday adventure. They don’t miss Halloween – they embrace it! A unique candy swap keeps a challenging holiday for kids with food allergies safe and fun. So, grab your No Biggie Bag and hit the pavement – it’s Halloween and it’s time to TRADE-or-treat.

Interview with Heather Mehra and Kerry Mc Manama



List of Kid Allergy Books

Children's Books

My interview with Carla Burke author of My Name May Be Peanuts But I say Nay to PJ & J



My interview with Bridget Batson author of Jude the Dude the Peanut Allergic Kid


My interview with Amy Recob author of The Bug A Bees




My interview with Heather Mehra and Kerry Manama The authors of the No Biggie Bunch Books

Allergy Kids Books

Looking for Kid's Allergy Books, for Christmas.

Interview with Kerry Mc Manama & Heather Mehra authors of The No Biggie Bunch.

The smart and whimsical stories of The No Biggie Bunch teach kids when they’re prepared with safe snacks and a ready response, the social challenges of food allergies are “No Biggie”!




Interview with Amy Recob author of The Bug a Bees: Friends with Food Allergies.

"The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies" tells the story of eight best buggy friends and the different food challenges they face on a daily basis. At home and at school, at the park, or on the beach, BugaBees find ways to stay safe, have fun, and remember that the joy of friendship is far sweeter than any food they can, or in some cases, can’t have.



You Can also visit these authors websites:
www.nobiggiebunch.com
www.thebugabees.com


Why Am I Different, by Naomi Antenucci from My First Allergy Book.com

The author has shared this information about her book:

Why Am I Different is a food allergy storybook that is having an impact not only in Australia but also overseas. ?Why Am I Different? - My First Allergy Book? is a food allergy storybook, for children in the 0 - 3 age group.

The book has also found an additional market with primary schools currently using the book as a first reader resource and to introduce food safety awareness in the classroom.


www.allergyonboard.com have allergy aware shirts for children, as well as two allergy books for children.

From Carey Shoemaker

My husband and I have a food allergycompany that promotes the empowerment and self-confidence of children withfood allergies. When our son was diagnosed with a Milk allergy years ago,we wanted him to be able to manage his allergy in a way that promoted hisindependence, self-confidence, and self-esteem.