Video and Audio
Alexander, The Elephant Who Couldn't Eat Peanuts
Food Allergy Network
Web site: http://foodallergy.org/s-cart/product.phtml?ProdID=VKID
Summary: This video is an animated story of an elephant that is allergic to peanuts. The story is designed to show children with foodallergies that they are not alone and discusses feelings of being 'different' from peers.Ordering Information:The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network10400 Eaton Place, Suite 107Fairfax, VA 22030Phone: (800) 929-40440Fax: (703) 691-2713
Arthur: Binky Goes Nuts
Based on Marc Brown's popular children's books, PBS' educational television series ARTHUR follows the animated adventures of the lovable aardvark as he works through problems and learns valuable life lessons. This episode follows what happens when Binky discovers that he's allergic to peanuts. He has so many questions: Will he be forced to live without Chinese food? Will he ever again be able to eat with his friends? And most importantly, will his Mom ever calm down? Binky learns that the best way not to go nuts is to be well informed and to understand his allergy.
It Only Takes One Bite: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis
Susan Levitt and The Food Allergy Network
Web site: http://foodallergy.org/s-cart/product.phtml?ProdID=VBIT
Summary: Discusses what anaphylaxis is, how to prevent reactions, and what to do if a reaction should occur.Ordering Information:The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network10400 Eaton Place, Suite 107Fairfax, VA 22030Phone: (800) 929-40440Fax: (703) 691-2713
You Must Be Nuts!
Music CD for children by Kyle Dine about food allergies
Caring for Your Child with Severe Food Allergies: Emotional Support and Practical Advice from a Parent Who's Been There
Janice Vickerstaff JonejaBurnaby, British Columbia: J A Hall. 1998. 426pp.ISBN: 0968209823
Summary: Written for the healthcare professional, this book provides methods for detecting food allergies and intolerance. Other topicsinclude instructions on elimination diets, biogenic amine intolerance, food additive sensitivity, and therapeutic diets for specific conditions.
Food Allergies and Intolerance: A Complete Guide to Their Identification and Treatment
Johnathan Brostoff and Linda Gamlin
Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press. 2000. 470pp.ISBN: 0892818751
Summary: This book provides a comprehensive discussion on the difference between food allergies and food intolerance, includingnumerous case histories. Unique features include a detailed discussion of the controversy among the medical community concerning food intolerance and the effect it may contribute to conditions such as irritable bowl syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, migraine headaches, andothers. Includes step-by-step processes for diagnosing food intolerance using a 3-stage elimination di et and gradual foodre-introduction. An appendix of foods with cross reactivity is also provided.
Food Allergy Field Guide: A Lifestyle Manual for Families
Littleton, CO: Savory Palate, 2000. 279pp.ISBN: 1889374075
Summary: Written for parents of food allergic children, unique features of this book include advice on how to gain support of family members, caregivers and peers in following an allergen-free diet. Topics include label reading, making substitutio ns, tips for baking, andrecipes. A reading list for additional information is provided.
Celide Barnes Koerner and Anne Munoz-Furlong
New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 1998. 96pp.ISBN: 0471347140
Summary: Written for the American Dietetic Association, this publication offers consumer level information on: feeding an allergic child,managing food allergies in daily situations, how to keep a diet diary, a seven day menu for an elimination diet, and allergy-free recipes.
Food Allergies for Dummies
World renowned food allergist Dr. Robert A. Wood, Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has lived with his own peanut allergy his entire life. Co-author Joe Kraynak
Food Allergy Survival Guide
Book, kit and resources for food allergies.
How to Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies: Practical Tips for Everyday Life http://www.foodallergybooks.com/
By Linda Marienhoff Coss.
Web site includes other useful information, too.
Living with Food Allergies: A Complete Guide to a Healthy Lifestyle
Betty Wedman-St Louis
Lincolnwood, IL: Contemporary Books. 1999. 286pp.ISBN: 0809228580
Summary: This book provides easy step-by-step advice for identifying and avoiding problem foods. Allergen-free recipes, guidelines for following an elimination diet, and complete menu plans are included.
The Complete Peanut Allergy Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Child from the Most Deadly Allergy
Scott H. Sicherer, MD and Terry Malloy
The Parents Guide to Food Allergies
Marianne Barber, Maryanne Bartoszek Scott and Elinor Greenberg
New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company, LLC. 2001. 356pp.ISBN: 0805066004
Summary: This book provides an in-depth review of the most common food allergies. Advice is given on how to read ingredient labels,making your home allergy safe, and tips for travel. Information on allergy testing and anaphylaxis and ways to cop e with the stressescaused by food allergy issues are discussed.
The Peanut Allergy Answer Book
Michael C. Young
New York, NY: Fair Winds Press. 2001. 136pp.ISBN: 1931412588
Summary: Written by an allergist, this book provides the background medical information on peanut allergies, identifying peanutingredients in foods, advice for dealing with schools, daycare centers, and airlines. It also provides information if the future of peanut allergy treatment.
Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies
By Scott H. Sicherer, MD
Titles include “Allie the Allergic Elephant” and “Cody the Allergic Cow” "Chad the Allergic Chipmunk”
by Nicole Smith
Food Allergy NetworkFairfax, VA: Food Allergy Network. 1999.
Web site: http://foodallergy.org/s-cart/form.phtml?CatID=8
Summary: This series of food allergy books for elementary school children targets issues regarding food related activities including:
A Special Day at School
Alexander and His Pals Visit the Main Street School
Alexander's Special Holiday Treat
Alexander goes to a Birthday Party
Alexander Goes Trick-or-Treating
Alexander's Fun & Games Activity Book
Alexander the Elephant Who Couldn't Eat Peanuts Coloring Books
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Allie the Allergic Elephant: A Children's Story of Peanut Allergies
by Nicole Smith
Ask Before I Eat
Children’s book about food allergies
Field Trip Safety for Sara
Children’s book by Penny L. Webster
Food Allergy News for Kids/Teens
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Web site: http://www.fankids.org/
Summary: A special link by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network for kids or teens to find out about food allergies, hear storiesabout other children with food allergies, play games, and enter a college scholarship contest.
The Kandy Witch
A Halloween story designed for children with peanut allergies.
By Steve Gritton
Mommy, Is This Safe to Eat?
Books for kids dealing with food allergies.
The Peanut Butter Jam
Elizabeth Sussman Nassau
Santa Fe, NM: Health Press 2001. 32pp.ISBN: 092917335
Summary: Written for ages 4-8, this book tells the story of young peanut-allergic boy who feels left out when his classmates makepeanut butter birdfeeders. Explains what happens during an anaphylactic reaction to peanuts and educates both children and adults on what to do if a reaction should occur.
Peter Can't Have Peanuts
by Nadine O'Reilly
Taking Food Allergies to School
Valley Park, MO: JayJo Books. 1999. 32pp.ISBN: 1891383051
Summary: Written for children, topics such as sharing lunches, special parties and events, and allergy-free snacks are included. A quizfor kids on food allergies, tips for teachers, and a recipe for allergy-free pizza are provided.
Very Non Dairy Christmas
Children’s illustrated story about “Jonathan” and Santa and his new cow-milk allergy
Allergic People Eat Desserts Too!
By Eleanor Bentley Milinusic.
No recipe contains any egg, dairy, wheat or any other gluten-containing grain
The Allergy Self-Help Cookbook 2nd edition
Marjorie Hurt Jones
Emmanus, PA: Rodale Press. 2001. 416pp.ISBN: 157954276X
Summary: This book contains 325 recipes free of wheat, milk, egg, corn, and other common allergens.
Bakin' Without Eggs
Summary: This Book contains more then one hundred desserts and treats that contain no egg.
Dairy-Free Cookbook 2nd edition
Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing. 1998. 324pp.ISBN: 0761514678
Summary: Includes 250 recipes for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergies. Offers tips for shopping and dining out, a list of foods containing dairy products, and diary free alternatives. Includes an entire chapter devoted to meeting calcium needs on a dairy-free diet.
Dairy Free, Egg Free, Kid Pleasing Cookbook
By Theresa Kingma.
Several format options offered for this cookbook. Site includes other helpful info.
Food Allergy Kitchen
Food Allergy Kitchen cookbook, newsletter and other resources.
The Food Allergy News Cookbook
The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
10400 Eaton Place, Suite 107
Fairfax, VA: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated. 1998. 224pp.ISBN: 0471346926
Summary: This cookbook provides substitutions, tips on preparing allergy-free foods and numerous recipes coded for several food allergies, including milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, and nuts.
Grandma’s Guide to Gluten Free Cooking
By Barbara Wells
My Sweet Vegan
Desserts free of milk and egg
Sophie Safe Cooking
Every recipe is free of all 8 of the most common allergens: wheat, eggs, milk, soy, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish.
By Emily Hendrix.
Special Foods for Special Kids
Todd Adelman and Jodi Behrend
San Francisco, CA: Robert D. Reed Publishers. 1999. 160pp.ISBN: 1885003382
Summary: This book provides 100 'child-approved' recipes. Recipes are categorized by meal and provide the appropriate substitutionsto make them dairy, egg and /or wheat free. Nutrient analysis for the recipes is provided.
A Taste of Freedom
By Tamar Warga -
Recipes for people with food allergies and sensitivities. Kosher for Passover
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over The World
Suitable for egg and milk free diets. Site also offers other resources for milkless and eggless cooking.
What's to Eat: The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook?
by Linda Marienhoff Coss
The Whole Foods Allergy Cookbook
by Cybele Pascal
200 Gourmet and Homestyle Recipes for the Food Allergic Family
Allergic Living Magazine
2100 Bloor Street West
Suite 6-168Toronto, OntarioM6S 5A5888-771-7747
Magazine subscription and other resources.
Living Without Magazine
Lifestyle guide for people with allergies and food sensitivities. It discusses a variety of health-related issues, and provides support, encouragement, guidance and resources.