Title: Food Allergy book list #1 for children Producer:  Description: Food Allergy Network (FAN). 1999. Alexander series. Fairfax, VA: Food Allergy Network. This series of food allergy books for elementary school children targets different food eating activities and includes the titles: A Special Day At School, Alexander and His Pals Visit the Main Street School, Alexander Goes to a Birthday Party, Alexander Goes Trick-or-Treating, Alexander's Fun & Games Activity Book, Andrew and Maya Learn About Food Allergies, Alexander the Elephant Who Couldn't Eat Peanuts Coloring Books. Smith, Nicole. 1999. Allie the Allergic Elephant. Colorado Springs, CO: Jungle Communications, Inc. This book is geared toward preschool age through first grade. It explains why an allergic child will say "no thank you" to foods offered, what an allergic reaction looks like (hives, coughing, swelled lips), and which foods "hide" peanuts. Weiner, Ellen. 1999. Taking Food Allergies to School. Valley Park, MO: JayJo Books. Written for children, this book is also an important tool for teachers, parents, school nurses, caregivers, and classmates on the special needs of children with food allergies. Topics covered include sharing lunches, special parties and events, and appropriate snacks. It will give understanding as to the symptoms and dangers of food allergies. A quiz for kids is included along with tips for teachers. Zevy, Aaron, and Susan Tebbutt. 1999. No Nuts for Me!. Tampa, FL: Tumbleweed Press. Written for ages 3 to 8, this story is narrated by a very active little boy who doesn't let his nut allergy get in the way of having fun. Readers will meet Noah, who carries on a running conversation throughout the story, and explains, in a matter-of-fact tone, what it's like to be allergic to nuts. Audience: food allergy

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