Kids Books About Celiac?

[inskababy]

My son Timmy was just formally diagnosed with celiac disease by genetic testing and positive dietary response after a celiac crisis. We've had my three year old tested today via serological panel and we're *pretty* sure he has it too...he has had intermittent unexplained diarrhea since two, ataxia and is underweight for his height. He is the one who will feel the celiac diagnosis the most in the family -- he loves graham crackers with an unnatural love and Wheat Thins rank above manna for yummy treats.

But his symptoms are NOTHING like his brother's. If we kiss Timmy after eating a sandwich he cries for hours with a bloated tummy. So we're looking for a children's book that will explain it (he loves books) and will reinforce why he *probably* won't be able to eat gluten stuff anymore even if it doesn't always hurt his tummy. I am taking my kitchen totally gluten-free for my younger son anyway, and Connor already loves the gluten-free stuff I've made, but like I said, he will not like giving up graham crackers!

Any books that helped your little ones?

[lonewolf]

I'm sorry I don't know of a book for you. (Although my daughter has toyed with the idea of writing one for a community service project for school.)

I have a recipe for gluten-free graham crackers that turned out pretty well. I think I got it from this website, maybe on a thread about 1-1/2 years ago. If I can find it, would you like it?

[inskababy]

I would love that! Thanks so much!

[lonewolf]

Here's the recipe. I didn't copy the name of the person who originally posted it, so I can't give proper credit. I think I changed a few things from the original, so this is pretty much how I made them. I made some into squares, with the fork marks to make them look as close to "real" as possible, and some into circles. The circles were easier to make. I actually rolled them on a well-floured towel with a rolling pin covered with a cloth cover - again, well-floured. Good luck!

GRAHAM CRACKERS

2 1/2 cups *flour mix

[MySuicidalTurtle]

I know I have seen books written for children, but I can't recall their names! I did a quick search and found:

Open Original Shared Link

and

http://www.(Company Name Removed - They Spammed This Forum and are Banned)/gluten-free-Kid-Celiac-Diseas...6512&sr=8-9

Now, I don't know if they are any good.

[Sierra's Mommy]

Hi:

My six year old was just diagnosed in March. We searched and searched for books for her to read, and also share with her class. We did find the following, "Eating Gluten Free with Emily", by Bonnie J. Kruszka, however, it wasn't quite what we were looking for to read to her class.

We are making our own book, complete with photos. It will be a library quality book, and it will be called, "Sierra Has Celiac". Once it is completed (2-3 weeks), we'll offer it for sale for other Celiac families. Also, if you want a book for your children, we can substitute their story and photos and create one for them. I'll send you an email and post a link to the book when it's complete.

Good luck!

Warm Regards....

[daphniela]

There is a bunch of children's books about celiac.

www.glutenfreepassport.com/books/kidscorner.html