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Apr/May 2011 Issue
Living Without's Favorite Books: The First Time
A rash-spotted face isn’t charming, particularly if it’s your child. But cheeks inflamed with hives are the start of a charming children’s book, The Day I Met the Nuts (Earth Day), by Mary Rand Hess with illustrations by Candice Hartsough McDonald. Here’s the story of a little boy’s first encounter with a nut allergy, from his initial reaction and the rush to the doctor’s office to what happens at school and acceptance by the wider community. This easy-to-read book is a fun take on a serious topic from a writer who is, by the way, allergic to nuts. The Day I Met the Nuts helps little ones come to terms with a food allergy.
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This story is a favorite in my class. I teach 2nd grade and actually have Mary Rand's son in my class. It has helped to create a community of students who look out for one another when it comes to allergies and in many other ways!
Posted by: Jensy | March 2, 2011 7:15 PM Report this comment
My kids love this book. I have also read it as guest reader in my kiddo's kindergarten class. The entire class enjoyed it. Thumbs up to Mary Rand for writing it and thumbs up to Living Without for recognizing it.
Posted by: theresamarie | February 28, 2011 4:28 PM Report this comment