Thai’s New Friend At Kindy
Dealing with Food Allergies
Book Description
Join Thai on his adventures at kindy. There is a new girl starting kindy called Estella. Estella also has food allergies like Thai but she is allergic to wheat and eggs. As always the adorable, cheeky Rabbie is never far from Thai’s side. See if you can spot him hiding on every page.
While this book covers many important issues regarding allergies in early childhood, it’s sure to delight and educate its young readers. This book is a must for any childcare centre as an educational resource to aid allergy education.
– 28 beautifully illustrated pages.
– A food allergy book that is easy for preschoolers to understand.
Main teaching points from book 4:
As always, carry your medicine – Auto-Injection x 2 and Action Plan
No sharing food or drinks at kindy
No touching other people’s food
Eating only from your own lunchbox
Washing your hands after eating
No one has to miss out due to their allergies
Other children have allergies too
Introducing a wheat allergy
Keeping a safe cake at kindy
Symptoms of an allergic reaction
What are dairy foods?
What is an EpiPen?
Hidden allergens
Antihistamine
Interactive questions – Are these foods safe?
