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The GF Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide | 
| Author: Melissa London
Creator: Eric Glickman
Publisher: Woodbine House
Category: Book
Buy New: $14.95
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 220346
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 64
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 1890627690
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.399
EAN: 9781890627690
ASIN: 1890627690
Publication Date: October 30, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description
Book Description
"I'm no different than any other kid. I m just a GF kid";, says Paris, matter-of-factly. She is the spunky eleven-year-old narrator of this story for kids with celiac disease who must eat gluten-free (GF) foods.
With equal parts humor and directness, Paris* gets right down to business explaining what it is like to have celiac disease. (*Paris's mom wrote the story, full of her daughter's wisecracking comments, and her dad drew the funny, cartoony illustrations.)
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects 1 in 133 kids. If you have celiac disease, you cannot tolerate gluten, a substance found in many foods, including--gulp!--cake, cookies, pasta, or pizza. Don't sweat it. Paris has creative GF solutions for you. She offers tips on what to bring to school, parties, and sleep-overs; where to shop for GF foods at stores and online; and how to choose from among plenty of foods that don't contain gluten, like bananas, yogurt, popcorn, chocolate pudding cups, hamburgers, soda, and more!
Paris explains that you don t have to worry about your friends either. They'll get on board once they understand that eating even a tiny bit of gluten can make you sick, tired, or slow your growth. In THE GF KID, you'll find everything you need to know to get on with your gluten-free life, including: What celiac disease is and how you can manage it How to choose safe, gluten-free foods and what to avoid Lists of gluten-free foods (and candy!) Tips for eating away from home (restaurants, school, friends homes, the movies) Keeping your gluten-free stuff separate from gluteny stuff Favorite GF recipes If you're the parent of a preteen or young teen with celiac disease -whether your child is newly diagnosed or has been living with celiac disease for a while -you' ll want to have this friendly and empowering book for your child.
It is also a great read for friends, neighbors, classmates, and teachers who want to be supportive and help your son or daughter be a GF kid.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Great little book! July 22, 2008
Diamond Girl (Solon, OH USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I LOVE this book! It is so upbeat and positive, fun and funny! It is a great way to introduce the children in your family to Celiac. We used it to help our Celiac son and his brothers why it is so important to become, and remain, gluten-free. It is also a great reference tool to share when your child goes to a friend's house, etc. Some things are a little outdated (e.g. McDonald's French Fries are no longer gluten-free), but you need to constantly review ingredients, and that is clearly explained in the book. I would recommend this book to anyone that knows someone with Celiac Disease as it is a great general overview that really keeps your attention!
Our Favorite Celiac Reference Book September 18, 2007
Angie (Guilford, CT)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The GF Kid: A Celiac Disease Survival Guide is our favorite reference book for Celiac Disease. We have two children with Celiac Disease. My eight year old was diagnosed right before she started second grade. I sent the book in to school and her teacher read it to the class so that the teacher and students could better understand my daughter's condition and what she can and cannot eat. (Her third grade teacher is currently reading it as well).
It's a quick read - the only book my husband has read about Celiac - and it's very informative. I am purchasing my second copy so that I always have a spare. I plan to send this book to my newly diagnosed daughter's daycare.
I also send the book along when my daughter visits a new friend's house so that the parents can understand her condition and what she can and cannot eat. There are great drawings and examples of wonderful GF lunches and snacks.
I highly recommend this book to any parent with children with Celiac.
Very Fun and Very Educational January 10, 2007
P. Englerth
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
My nine-year-old neice has celiac disease. I borrowed the book from the library first, and then bought it when I found it so informative for adults, and so much fun for kids. It is presented in quasi-comic book format, with a young teen girl narrating about what it's like to have celiac disease. Mostly she explains what she can and can't eat, and how she handles eating at her friends' houses, eating out, and not being "different" when she's different. I figured Jessie knew all these things, but the book would be a good vehicle for her to explain to her friends in a very easily explained way, about why she eats a little differently than they do.
I copied several pages of information for my own reference before giving it to her. The narrating character lists many natural foods she can eat, and many commercial foods she can eat. There are also pages of websites for more information, and sources for gluten free products. I would consider this a must-buy for a gluten free kid. Thank you to author Melissa London, this was a brilliant book, delivering exactly what we needed.
Doesn't just help kids... November 10, 2006
CJ Mac (Alpharetta, ga)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book really relates to kids with celiac disease. It breaks it down and spells it out in terms they can relate to. My twin grandsons were diagnosed and this not only helped them, but all the adults, understand the new lifestyle they were embarking on. Thanks to the author and her parents for all the great information.
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