5 Best Kids’ Books About Food Allergies
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How can you introduce food allergies to children? If you have a child who is newly diagnosed with a food allergy or children who are around the food allergy kid, you’ll want all of them to understand more about keeping safe and healthy. Read picture books like these top recommendations to start discussions and share information!
5 Best Kids’ Books About Food Allergies
Tova’s Sweet Solution written by Melissa Taylor, illustrated by Aurelie Lise-Ann
When Tova gets a tummy ache from her family’s baked good, the doctor tells her that she’s allergic to honeygrain. Her family tries to whip up new recipes, but finally Tova gets a great idea: use the fruit in the recipes instead of the honeygrain. It works and tastes delicious, too! (WHAT A SWEET SOLUTION!) A loving family supports Tova with her new diagnosis, and Tova shows her creative problem-solving and determination! Highly recommended for introducing food allergies and food differences to children!
Violet and the Crumbs: A Gluten-Free Adventure by Abigail Rayner, illustrated by Molly Ruttan
It’s hard for Violet to have Celiac disease, so she stops going to parties. She researches other animals who also can’t have bread, and after she speaks up for the animals. This helps her to speak up for herself so her classmates and friends can understand how she must eat.
I’m a Gluten-Sniffing Service Dog written by Michal Babey, illustrated by Ela Smietanka
Based on Michal’s daughter’s life and service dog, this is a wonderful story told by Chewie, an exuberant service dog, training to help a girl named Alice make sure she’s not eating gluten, which is very dangerous to her health because she has celiac disease. Chewie loves working with Alice and is trying very hard not to be distracted. Not to worry, he learns, graduates, and gets to go live with Alice. I love the charm and playfulness, even though it’s about a serious topic. This picture book is a great introduction to celiac disease and food allergies, with informative backmatter.
A Kids Book About Food Allergies by Ina K Chung
If you want a straight nonfiction book without illustrations from the first person pov, this one describes food allergies from a mother’s viewpoint. It covers anaphylaxis and other symptoms of an allergic reaction. This is not a book you can read in one sitting, as it’s very information-dense.
The Princess and the Peanut written by Wendy MxClure, illustrated by Tammie Lyon
Regina’s going to have a peanut-filled cake at her birthday party, but her best friend Paula has a severe peanut allergy. What will she do? When Regina learns just how dangerous a peanut allergy can be, she decides the most important thing is to keep her friend safe.
