Thai’s New Friend at Kindy

Thais-new-friend-at-kindy - kids allergy book

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?