The Prince's Armor: A Peanut Allergy Awareness Story (Self-help Strategies & Awareness for Kids) - Softcover

Upadhyay, Koel M.

9781999099909: The Prince's Armor: A Peanut Allergy Awareness Story (Self-help Strategies & Awareness for Kids)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1999099907 ISBN 13: 9781999099909

Publisher: The Book Pocket, 2019

He is just like any other kid. And then one day, out of the blue, comes the surprising diagnosis. A serious peanut allergy! Suddenly his life turns upside-down, with a whole lot of restrictions! He feels anxious, confused and frustrated! Will he be able to keep himself safe while doing all the things he loves? Find out if Little Prince emerges strong and triumphant! The Prince's Armor juxtaposes an interactive story with objective analysis of practical scenarios in which children with a peanut allergy are likely to find themselves. Readers learn to: implement strategies for identifying the presence of peanuts in everyday situations; acknowledge and understand challenging emotions when confronted with difficult choices, related to food allergy; brainstorm what they themselves can do to minimize chances of ingesting peanut allergens in community settings, by making wise choices to ensure their own safety. Includes Foreword to Parents, Glossary, Checklist and extension activity ideas! Meant as a springboard for discussion, "The Prince's Armor" invites parents to a shared reading experience with their children, be it independent or emerging readers! Recommended age: 6-12 years

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From the Author:

With more and more children being diagnosed with peanut allergy every year and it being next to impossible to control the environment or to take it for granted that everyone in shared areas has relevant information, we need to raise children who are informed, alert, cautious and prudent about their choices. Who are taught from an early age how to protect themselves in community settings, and what they themselves can do to minimize chances of ingesting food allergens that might trigger a reaction, potentially an anaphylactic one. The Prince's Armor hopes to accomplish just that. My hope is that your children will draw inspiration and encouragement from Little Prince and be well on the road to constructing their own "armors."

About the Author:

Koel M. Upadhyay, M.A., B.Ed., Cert. in Book Design

Parenting a child with an anaphylactic allergy to peanuts, Upadhyay has experienced the helplessness, frustrations and anxieties of many other parents faced with the challenges of a similar situation. This journey, inevitably, was meant to be the inspiration for her first published book. She feels compelled to share this story, so close to her heart, hoping not only to offer strategies and reinforcement for affected children and their families, but also to raise awareness and a deeper understanding in everyone else.

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