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Home / Resources / Best Allergy Links / Allergy Books

Allergy Books

October 17, 2014 by Suzie Fromer

Picture books/books for young children and non-readers

Allie the allergic elephant; Chad the Allergic Chipmunk by Nicole Smith

Alexander the allergic elephant series from FARE, many themed for events/holidays

A Day at the Playground: A Food Allergy Awareness Book for the Young by Tracie Schrand

Mommy, is this safe to eat? For peanut and tree nut allergic children by Christina Black

The Princess and the Peanut (Written specifically for kids without or new to allergies)
by Wendy McClure

The Peanut-Free Cafe by Gloria Koster

Nurse Teddy Bear Learns about Food Allergies by Anne Duetch

Captain Jack’s Peanut-Free Pirates: “Food Allergies On the High Seas” by Sarah Prye

The Girl Who Cannot Eat Peanut Butter by Sharon Chisvin

The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies by Amy Recob (8 friends with 8 different allergies)

Taking Food Allergies to School by Ellen Weiner

The Peanut Pickle: A Story about Peanut Allergy by Jessica Jacobs

Dixie Wants an Allergy by Tori Corn

The No Biggie Bunch books by Heather Mehra and McManama
Trade-or-Treat Halloween; Peanut-Free Tea for Three; Sports-tastic Birthday Party; Dairy-Free Dino-licious Dig

Just One of the Gang by Gina Clowes

Oscar’s Lunchbox by Pam Houssenloge

Kylie’s Special Treat: A Food Allergy Fairy Tale at princesswithfoodallergies.com

 

Middle Grade books (3rd through 8th grade)

My Year of Epic Rock by Andrea Pyros (Features a 7th grade girl with an egg and peanut allergies)

William Edwards and the Wizardly Glasses By Jonathan Berg, S.Z. Berg (Science fiction/fantasy book series for 8-12 year olds with a character with allergies, but not about allergies.)

 

Kids, non fiction; anxiety

What to Do When You Worry Too Much: A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner and Bonnie Matthews

Anxiety-Free Kids: An Interactive Guide for Parents and Children by Bonnie Zucker

 

Other media, for kids

Food allergy music CDs by food allergy musician and educator Kyle Dine: “You Must Be Nuts” and “Food Allergies Rock!” www.kyledine.com

“Jojo’s Circus” on Disney Junior, Episode titled “Tickled Pink” (Character has a strong allergic reaction and needs to be treated. Cartoon also emphasizes the importance of the medical alert bracelet.)

 

General Allergy Books for adults

Parenting a Positive Reaction: A parent’s guide to help promote safe care at school for your food allergy child by Lisa Musician

Growing up Ben; Living a Full Life With Food Allergies by Kristen W. Kauke

Food Allergies: A Complete Guide for Eating When Your Life Depends on It by Drs. Sicherer and Sampson and Maria Acebel

Allergic Girl by Sloane Miller

Understanding and Managing Your Child’s Food Allergies by Dr. Sicherer.

Serving People with Food Allergies: Kitchen Management & Menu Creation by Joel Schaefer (chef behind Disney’s strategies for accommodating food allergies)

The Insiders Guide to Special Education Advocacy: Taking Control of Your Child’s IEP or 504 Plan by Larry Martin Davis

Asthma Allergies Children: A Parent’s Guide by Dr Paul Ehrlich

Food Allergies: A Recipe For Success At School: Information, Recommendations and Inspiration for Families and School Personnel by Jan Hanson

Preschool Food Allergy Handbook by advocates Gina Minnett Lee, M.Ed and Lauren Francouer, Esq.

 

Adult Books on Anxiety

Feeling Safe: Talking to Children About War and Terrorism, a Child Magazine Guide

Anxiety-Free Kids: An Interactive Guide for Parents and Children by Bonnie Zucker

Freeing your child from Anxiety by Tamar Chansky

Helping your Anxious Child: a Step by Step Guide for Parents by Sue Spence, Vanessa Cobham, Ann Wignall, Ronald M. Rapee

 

Adult Books on Bullying

The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander: From Preschool to High School–How Parents and Teachers Can Help Break the Cycle by Barbara Coloroso

Odd Girl Out: the Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls by Rachel Simmons

 

Allergy Cookbooks

What Else is to Eat? The Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook by Linda Marienhoff Coss

Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Kid Pleasing Recipes & Tips by Theresa Kingma

The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book by Kelly Rudnicki

Allergy-free and easy cooking; The Allergen free baker’s handbook by Cybele Pascal

The Allergy Menu: Sweet Treats Egg, Nut, Gluten & Dairy Free (eBook) by Pauline O’Sullivan and Michelle Kazukaitis

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