ALLERGY BOOKS FOR KIDS

Allergy Books for kids is a series of six educational books by Canadian allergy mom Michelle Nel and illustrated by American allergy mom Jenny Terry and Canadian artist Scott Hill.

Michelle has aspired to share allergy information and awareness in a fun yet informative manner.

Michelle's son Nolan, who has multiple anaphylactic food allergies suffered his first anaphylactic reaction at just six months old.

Michelle's books are shared in the CHEO (Children's hospital of Eastern Ontario) family resource library as well her books have been reviewed in the US/Canadian editions of Allergic Living Magazine.

Allergy Books For Kids is a series of six educational books by Michelle Nel and Jennifer Terry.

Author Michelle Nel

Michelle began writing with the hopes to share allergy information and awareness for her son Nolan as well for all children who live with food allergies.

Nolan suffered his first anaphylactic reaction at just 6 months old, Nolan has multiple anaphylactic food allergies, asthma, eczema as well an autism diagnosis. Nolan, now 17 years, has used his allergy lessons to keep safe as well as a tool in which to learn to advocate for himself.

Michelle proudly has been involved by volunteering in many events and endeavors over the years.

Her book series is housed in the CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) family resource library.

Michelle was a national volunteer ambassador for MedicAlert Canada's Autism/ Alzheimer's program 'Connect Protect'.

For Connect Protect Michelle also volunteered with the Ottawa Police Service as well the Smiths Falls and Brockville Police Services.

Michelle shared her story on CBC Radio.

For several years Michelle sponsored the 'Walk For Andrea' raising money for Toronto Sick Kids Children's Hospital anaphylaxis research department.

Michelle was invited to CHEO living library to share her books and insights being an allergy mom.

Michelle joined the Ottawa Red Blacks as a 'Celebrity Server' at Boston Pizza for an Autism Speaks Fundraiser.

Michelle shared her books as well represented MedicAlert Canada's 'Connect Protect' along side the Ottawa Police service at the Ottawa Autism Ontario expo.

For Ontario's Free From Food Expo Michelle read her book at the events Children's Story Time.

Michelle has shared her books at Food Allergy Canada events as well reading at Children's centers and at public library story times.

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Michelle's son Nolan with his allergist, Dr. Antony Ham Pong

Nascar driver Alex Tagliani

Michelle and Alex Tagliani shared their anaphylaxis stories at the Toronto 'FREE FROM' Expo.

Book 5 with Nolan's allergist, Dr. Antony Ham Pong

There Are No B-List Allergies

My Immune System Needs Glasses

"Allergy mom and author Michelle Nel tackles the
herculean task of explaining, in rhyme and in a manner kids can grasp, what
exactly goes on inside the body when a food allergy reaction occurs. And she
does a great job. Things that most adults without an MD wouldn’t know
are explained succinctly – as part of an outlandish tale of a boy’s
questions about his allergies and an alien visitor, Lucille, whose job it
is to answer them. IgE antibodies, mast cells, histamine and more are covered
and illustrated in a fun, accessible manner. Did we mention it rhymes?
– Patrick Bennett - Allergic Living Magazine

To Be A Nut Or Not

"This little book, written in read-aloud verse,
tells an adorable and highly educational story. Author Michelle Nel starts
her tale with a big lakeside gathering of a clan – the nut family to be
precise.

In attendance are the usual suspects: Uncle Cashew, cousin Pistachio, the
Pine Nut triplets and more. Also there, but feeling that he doesn’t quite
fit is young Peanut. You can see where this is going: Walnut, the oldest and
wisest, takes Peanut aside to explain the difference between nuts and
legumes.

The author also clearly knows what a study proved: that many children
with tree nut allergies don’t know what different nuts look like, and that
can be dangerous. The story, the delightful illustrations and a handy tree
nut chart provide a fun and informative solution to any confusion for kids
with – and without – food allergies. –Gwen
Smith" Allergic Living Magazine Owner/Editor

The Allergic Line-Up

I am a hockey mom. I am an allergy mom. Oh, and I am Canadian, eh!

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  • Michelle is honoured to have her books housed in the CHEO (Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario) family resource library.

  • Michelle and Alex Munter (CEO of CHEO)

    Michelle shared her books and her allergy parenting insights in the CHEO living library.

  • CHEO (Children's Hospital Of Eastern Ontario)

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  • Michelle was invited to be a celebrity server at an Ottawa RedBlacks fundraising event.

  • Michelle shared her books on CBC radio 'All In A Day'.

  • Michelle is proud her books are filed in Canada's Library and Archives.

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Michelle advocated as a national volunteer ambassador for MedicAlert Canada's 'Connect Protect' program. Connect Protect is an autism/Alzheimers program partnering Canadian Police forces with MedicAlert Canada.

Sharing allergy awareness as well representing MedicAlert Canada's Connect Protect program.

MedicAlert Canada's Connect Protect Program means a lot to Michelle personally. Michelle is not only an autism / allergy mom but also was the legal guardian / caregiver to her grandmother through her journey with Alzheimer's.

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  • The Walk For Andrea

    Michelle has been a proud sponsor of The Walk For Andrea, a fundraiser for Toronto Sick Kids Children's Hospital anaphylaxis research and education.

  • Storytime

    Michelle has read her books at public libraries, Michelle hosted Storytime at the Ontario Free From and at the Ottawa Parenting Times Magazine Expo.

  • Teal Pumpkin Project

    Teal Pumpkins sharing allergy awareness.

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