Books about Allergies
Award winning
Beyond A Gluten Free Dream (Livie Bloom & Friends: Adventures in Food Allergies)
Frances Alvarado-Ng, 2021
44 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure highlights importance of dietary awareness.
Characters show resilience and adaptability with food allergies.
Promotes inclusivity and understanding among peers.
Empowers children through knowledge and friendship.

Beyond A Gluten Free Dream (Livie Bloom & Friends: Adventures in Food Allergies)
Frances Alvarado-Ng, 2021
Award winning
It's Not Catching: Allergies Hardback
Angela Royston, 2004
30 pages
Why to read
Explains allergies in a child-friendly, engaging manner.
Encourages empathy and understanding towards peers with allergies.
Bright illustrations complement easy-to-understand text.
Empowers children with knowledge about health and well-being.

It's Not Catching: Allergies Hardback
Angela Royston, 2004
Award winning
Ghost Attack (Monster Itch #1)
David Lubar, 2017
128 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled, sparks imagination and creativity.
Characters model resilience and clever problem-solving.
Encourages interaction, discussion between kids and parents.
Supports vocabulary growth and narrative understanding.

Ghost Attack (Monster Itch #1)
David Lubar, 2017
Award winning
I Have Allergies (Rookie Read-About Health)
Simone T. Ribke, 2016
32 pages
Why to read
Educates children on health and managing allergies.
Supports understanding of body awareness and safety.
Empowers children with actionable knowledge.

I Have Allergies (Rookie Read-About Health)
Simone T. Ribke, 2016
Germs are OK Mom!: Ahchoo! What do you do when you get an allergy at school? Why not tell the whole world about it? That’s what Bento did that day at ... funny allergy story to his school classmates.
Spiro Ruth, Albert Thammavong, 2020
20 pages
Why to read
Entertaining, humorous approach to understanding allergies.
Relatable protagonist, engaging young readers effectively.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Combines fun storytelling with educational values.

Germs are OK Mom!: Ahchoo! What do you do when you get an allergy at school? Why not tell the whole world about it? That’s what Bento did that day at ... funny allergy story to his school classmates.
Spiro Ruth, Albert Thammavong, 2020
The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
510 pages
Why to read
Celebrates creativity, expands imagination.
Strengthens reading skills, boosts cognitive development.
Encourages resilience, problem-solving abilities.
Timeless tale, resonates across generations.

The Neverending Story: 45th Anniversary Edition
Michael Ende, 2024
Award winning
Pigs Make Me Sneeze! An Elephant and Piggie Book
Mo Willems, 2009
64 pages
Why to read
Humorous story, enhances mood and engagement.
Enhances early reading skills through repetition and dialogue.
Addresses fears and uncertainties, builds emotional intelligence.
Encourages empathy and friendship values.

Pigs Make Me Sneeze! An Elephant and Piggie Book
Mo Willems, 2009
The BFG (Unabridged edition)
Roald Dahl, 2019
224 pages
Why to read
Sparks imagination with giant adventures.
Encourages empathy through unique character connections.
Enhances vocabulary with whimsical language.
Supports problem-solving skills, critical thinking.
