How I Eat Without Wheat [Paperback]

Karen Fine (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

"How I Eat Without Wheat" is a picture book for toddlers and young children who have diets that restrict them from eating gluten and wheat. The book uses rhyming text and entertaining illustrations to tell the story of a boy who takes a positive approach to his change in diet and restores his health.After my 22 month old son was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2003, I was unable to find any toddler-age book that would help me explain to him that everything was going to be alright. We did not want him to go through life thinking that just because he had a different diet than some children, it did not make him any less "normal." There are plenty of children on special diets for different reasons and I emphasized at home "not to make a big deal." He's now thriving thanks to the new products on the market from increased awareness about celiac disease, gluten intolerance and wheat allergies. A change in diet has changed our lives and I hope to inspire other young children to live happy, healthy lives.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

I give a big grin, say "no thank you" and then I am sure not to make a big deal. We've all got something, you see, and there are more kids like me, who can't eat somethings with their meal.

About the Author

About the Author Karen Fine is an avid writer and has been published in several trade magazines and newsletters. "How I Eat Without Wheat" is her first children's book, and the first in a series she has created to help children be inspired to live a healthy lifestyle. Her oldest son was diagnosed with celiac disease in March of 2003 and since then she has conducted extensive research to learn more about how to help educate young children on how they can live a normal life. Her two young sons and four nieces keep her very involved in children's activities and interests. She enjoys spending time reading to her sons' preschool and nursery classes and volunteers regularly to help with classroom activities. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and commercial art and an MBA in Computer Resource and Information Management. In between earning her two degrees, she flew search and rescue helicopters as a pilot in the U.S. Navy for nine years. She remains active in the Navy Reserve as a Lieutenant Commander.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse; 1 edition (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1425975704
• ISBN-13: 978-1425975708
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 1.8 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,230,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great book!, April 12, 2007

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vikkiloo - See all my reviews

This review is from: How I Eat Without Wheat (Paperback)

I bought this book because my nephew has celiac and I wanted to help my daughter (age 4) understand why her young cousin can't eat the same gluten-based products as her (e.g., Cheerios). The story and illustrations are delightful. She likes me to read it to her at bedtime but I didn't know if she really comprehended the concept of gluten-free until we were making a snack one day and she picked up the Goldfish crackers and said, "Zack can't eat this because it has wheat in it -- do they make these whithout wheat?" I highly recommend this book for young children with celiac and their families.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Help for Wheat Challenged Kids!, March 16, 2007

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Vicky Mathis (Huntsville, AL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How I Eat Without Wheat (Paperback)

My son has Celic disease, and this book really helped him laugh at himself. It also helped him understand his life can be normal without wheat. The pictures in this book were really funny and made him laugh.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!, June 3, 2007

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Christopher Kasper - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How I Eat Without Wheat (Paperback)

This book has been great reading for my 7 y.o. daughter who was diagnosed with Celiac last year. She has even shared the book with her friends so they can learn about Celiac too. We hope Karen Fine continues to write inspirational books like this.