Thais New Friend at Kindy

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9780097283948

Thai's New Friend at Kindy portrays food allergies in a non-threatening way, in simple language so very young children can understand.

Talking points at the back of the book help you explore food allergies in a positive way with your child.

Talking about it helps your child feel more at ease with their condition and less isolated and different.

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SKU 9780097283948

Thai's New Friend at Kindy

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 also a must for any childcare centre as an educational resource to aid allergy education.

WIth 28 beautifully illustrated pages, this allergy book 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?