15 Children’s Books about Celiac Disease

I had the pleasure of meeting Kristen Adam at the Nourished Festival. Listen to her interview with The Celiac Project Podcast to learn more about this young lady!

This Celiac Disease children’s book is written by Debbie Simpson, from Gluten Free Respect. A similar book for girls, Hailey’s Gluten Free Surprise, is also available. 

The greatest thing about this children’s book? Two teenagers wrote it! This book tells the story of Lexi, a girl newly diagnosed, in journal entry format. It even includes a gluten free brownie recipe!

This book was written by a mother and son duo. After Christopher was diagnosed with Celiac Disease as a teenager, they wanted to help others navigate the gluten free diet. This book shares what to eat and what not to eat, as well as a collection of gluten free recipes. Available in Kindle and Paperback. 

At our gluten free camp, we have so many girls. Therefore, I love Celiac Disease children’s books written with a young man as the focus. This book is available in paperback and Kindle formats.

This children’s book has many great reviews on Amazon. Multiple reviews say it helepd their children to understand their diagnosis. Some even mentioned using it in their children’s classroom to explain Celiac Disease to their peers.

Written in 2010, gastroenterologists Dr Fasano and Dr Guandalini endorse this Celiac Disease children’s book. Written by a graphid designer with Celiac Disease, the images are bright and eye catching.

Who doesn’t love a super hero?! Follow Will in this children’s book as he “fights off” his rival, gluten. I’m encouraged about the great review from registered dietitian, Amy Jones.

Filled with pluck and humor, this informative story provides a great opportunity to discuss this increasingly common condition with children who have celiac disease and gluten-intolerance as well as those who know people who have it and are seeking to learn more about it.

This book has been approved by the Celiac Disease Foundation.

This Celiac Disease children’s book is one in a series of “Health Stories for Kids” by Brian Wu. Currently free on Kindle, this book offers a parent section and glossary.  KINDLE ONLY

Sometimes living with Celiac Disease makes you feel alienated. The focus of this children’s book is that we don’t have to be alone. Many reviews state the illustrations are adorable!

"A sequel to Ainsley joins the Silly Yak Club. Join Ainsley as she guides her cousin Andrew through his journey as a new member of the Silly Yak Club, and picks up a few unexpected friends along the way."

Review on Amazon from a Purchaser -

Wonderful children's story about handling the sometimes confusing and overwhelming feelings that come with being diagnosed with a food allergy– in this case, celiac disease.

The author uses the opportunity to share a hopeful, positive message about taking care of one's body and thinking outside the box when it comes to making life changes. The story will make you want to explore new ingredients too and a few simple, child-friendly recipes are included at the back!

The main character, Livie Bloom, is a bright, spunky, energetic, and fun girl. She is brought to life by the artist with great imagination, an attractive color palette, and tons of little drawn details to delight readers of all ages. Would recommend 100%!

All the other books on this list are about learning how to live with Celiac Disease. However, this cookbook is written by and for kids with Celiac Disease, to learn how to cook gluten free. The parents, Kelli and Peter, have written many other cookbooks, including a gluten free pizza cookbook. 

Another gluten free kids cookbook, written by a chef and his daughter who has Celiac Disease.  Plus, each recipe has been kid tested and kid approved by America’s Test Kitchen Kids’ at-home kid recipe testers (15,000 families and counting!).