Peanut Pickle

Living with a peanut allergy is hard, and peanuts are everywhere! Ben ate peanut butter when he was young and he had a bad allergic reaction. At first he was too scared to speak up about his allergy and tell people that he couldn’t be around peanuts. Now at six years old, he knows that speaking up is very important, since he encounters food with peanuts at school, at T-ball practice, at birthday parties, and during the holidays. Because Ben’s friends and family care about him, they are always understanding of his condition and are happy to put away dangerous foods if Ben asks them to. The Peanut Pickle will help children learn how to tell others about a food allergy and explain that they need a safe environment. It will teach them how to deal with difficult and awkward situations that inevitably arise when a child has a life-threatening food allergy. It also includes a guide for parents to help their children with food allergies.

Jessica Jacobs has a master's degree in physical therapy, but since 1995 has spent her time homeschooling her children and pursuing her writing career. She lives in Freeland, Michigan, with her husband and two children, one whom has a severe peanut allergy. Jacquelyn Roslyn is a student and visual artist, focusing on children's book illustration and medical illustration. She lives in New York City.