ebook Be a Food Allergy Helper! by Lisa Woodruff, RDN
Rebel and Sam like to eat ice cream, play at the park, read books, and watch baseball games. But when their younger brother Luca has an allergic reaction to peanuts, their family must learn what foods he can eat and how to keep him safe.
Food allergies affect the entire family, even siblings without food allergies. Sometimes they need a reminder that they are loved and special too. This book will help siblings (and friends) without food allergies learn how to embrace the role of Food Allergy Helpers.
Why purchase this digital download?
Be a Food Allergy Helper can help parents or teachers feel more confident starting (or continuing) the conversation about food allergies with your family or classroom. And if you buy a digital download during the month of May, one hardcover book will be donated to the public library of your choice (within the continental United States). Just make sure to include your local library during the checkout process.
This digital download is great for classroom projection or any larger audience. Ready to get reading?
Rebel and Sam like to eat ice cream, play at the park, read books, and watch baseball games. But when their younger brother Luca has an allergic reaction to peanuts, their family must learn what foods he can eat and how to keep him safe.
Food allergies affect the entire family, even siblings without food allergies. Sometimes they need a reminder that they are loved and special too. This book will help siblings (and friends) without food allergies learn how to embrace the role of Food Allergy Helpers.
Why purchase this digital download?
Be a Food Allergy Helper can help parents or teachers feel more confident starting (or continuing) the conversation about food allergies with your family or classroom. And if you buy a digital download during the month of May, one hardcover book will be donated to the public library of your choice (within the continental United States). Just make sure to include your local library during the checkout process.
This digital download is great for classroom projection or any larger audience. Ready to get reading?
Rebel and Sam like to eat ice cream, play at the park, read books, and watch baseball games. But when their younger brother Luca has an allergic reaction to peanuts, their family must learn what foods he can eat and how to keep him safe.
Food allergies affect the entire family, even siblings without food allergies. Sometimes they need a reminder that they are loved and special too. This book will help siblings (and friends) without food allergies learn how to embrace the role of Food Allergy Helpers.
Why purchase this digital download?
Be a Food Allergy Helper can help parents or teachers feel more confident starting (or continuing) the conversation about food allergies with your family or classroom. And if you buy a digital download during the month of May, one hardcover book will be donated to the public library of your choice (within the continental United States). Just make sure to include your local library during the checkout process.
This digital download is great for classroom projection or any larger audience. Ready to get reading?
About the author
Lisa Woodruff, RDN is a registered dietitian and owner of Lisa Woodruff Nutrition, a private nutrition practice that specializes in food allergies. Lisa’s youngest son had an allergic reaction to peanuts when he was just six months old. She knows firsthand how food allergies can affect an entire family.
Lisa graduated from Iowa State University and completed her Dietetic Internship at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. She received the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award in 2020 from the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Prior to starting her private practice in 2020, Lisa worked for eight years in clinical nutrition and corporate wellness.
About the illustrator
Olive Phan, also konwn as YAZZIEWONPHON, is an Iowa-based freelance printmaker and textile artist with a drawing and videography background. She has made several appearances in group and solo exhibitions around Iowa galleries and digital spaces. In addition, Olive enjoys sustainable fashion and learning about the ocean.