The Princess and the Peanut Allergy

By Wendy McClure
Illustrated by Tammie Lyon

Regina has a huge, princess-themed, peanut-filled cake planned for her birthday party, that is until she learns that her best friend Paula has a severe peanut allergy! In this introduction to food allergies, Regina learns how dangerous an allergic reaction can be, and how she can best help a friend stay safe. With dimensional and bright illustrations, this book perfectly depicts the importance of respecting a friend’s needs.

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32 Pages
8" x 10"
9780807566190
September 2019

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Reviews

Though clearly purposeful, this picture book could be a good way to open a classroom discussion of severe food allergies.

- Booklist
The message that friendship is more important than peanuts comes through loud and clear.

- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
The story helps illustrate to youngsters the seriousness of food allergies and promotes understanding of those that are different.

- Children's Literature

Author

Wendy McClure

Wendy McClure is an author and a children's book editor. Her work in children's books includes the picture book It’s a Pumpkin! and the Wanderville middle grade series. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois, and now lives in Chicago with her husband in a neighborhood near the river.

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Illustrator

Tammie Lyon

Tammie Lyon has illustrated more than 50 books for children. She lives in Ohio with her husband and loves to spend the day in her studio with her dog, Gus. She began illustrating at a very young age while drawing at the kitchen table with her dad.

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Common Core

RL.K.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10 RL.1.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9 RL.2.1,2,3,5,6,7,10

Accelerated Reader Points: 0.50
ATOS Level: 2.40

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