The Cookie: A story of friendship and food allergy

Laurie and Lewis are best friends. They share everything. Then one day Lewis shares his cookie and Laurie has an allergic reaction.Will their friendship ever be the same?This story helps children understand allergies and learn how to keep themselves and their friends safe.This book is a great introduction to allergies for young children and I would recommend it in the classroom and for families who have just received an allergy diagnosis. Dr Helen Brough consultant in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology