Allie the Allergic Elephant: A Children’s Story of Peanut Allergies
April 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Allergies @ Amazon
Product Description
Allie the Allergic Elephant helps children learn about food allergies and how to be a good friend when you can’t share snacks. Allie explains peanut allergies in a way that parents, teachers and children themselves can talk about allergies and understand them better…. More >>
Allie the Allergic Elephant: A Children’s Story of Peanut Allergies
The text and pictures of this book are great for young kids. I was very bothered, however, by the statement that Allie “likes to eat peanuts” like the other elephants. Better, I think, if the author had said she “wishes she could”. Also, this is a paperback book, and not very sturdy. Our copy started falling apart after only a few readings. I think the price is a bit too high for the quality.
Rating: 3 / 5
STAT KIDS Health ID Wristband, Peanut Allergy, Size S, 3-Pack
I bought this book in tandem with these allergy bracelets for my 2 yr old who is allergic to peanuts. I especially loved this book because Allie also has a special bracelet. Boys especially don’t always want to wear jewelry but the book helped him feel special to wear them. It also helped his older sister understand how important it is not to let him have peanuts. When he’s in school I will buy a copy for his class and talk to them about food allergies. Thanks to the author for taking time to bring this subject to light with a fun book that helps kids with allergies feel special and not isolated.
Rating: 5 / 5
Love the book. Nice pictures, enjoyable to read, but most importantly – the message got across to my son about the peanuts. Since it is a cute book, we can read it over and over and the message gets reinforced. I’d recommend it for sure.
Rating: 5 / 5
It’s a tough and confusing time for kids. This book is excellent in helping them to understand the seriousness of this allergy, but at the same time help them to realize they are still “regular” (wonderful!) kids. This is important when all of a sudden they have to sit at “special” lunch tables, bring special snacks to parties and play dates, etc…
Rating: 5 / 5
My 2 year old grandson was found to be allegic to peanuts and tree nuts. Of course I searched to find a special book for him so he’d understand. Ironically, his Dr. recommended the same book. It’s his favorite bedtime story and he’s getting to know not to eat nuts! What an excellant story to make kids realize what this type of allergy can do to them. Even at this early age-he understands better with the help of this book!
NANA in Michigan
Rating: 5 / 5