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Book details
  • Genre:CHILDREN'S FICTION
  • SubGenre:Animals / Marine Life
  • Age Range (years):0 - 12
  • Language:English
  • Pages:24
  • Paperback ISBN:9798350948417

Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus

by Alice Hoyt

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Overview
"Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus" is a fun children's story for children, parents, and educators. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing food allergies, being prepared with necessary medications like an "EpiFriend," and displaying empathy in emergency situations. It also highlights the significance of forgiveness and friendship, demonstrating that these values can turn even the most difficult circumstances into opportunities for growth and understanding.
Description
"Wally the Seafood-Allergic Walrus" is more than just a fun children's story. It is an educational tool for children, parents, and educators alike. The story emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing food allergies, being prepared with necessary medications like an "EpiFriend," and displaying empathy in emergency situations. Moreover, this lovely story highlights the significance of forgiveness and friendship, demonstrating that these values can turn even the most difficult circumstances into opportunities for growth and understanding. So, join Wally and his friends and embark on an exciting journey filled with laughter, lessons, and a walrus who loves seaweed soup!
About the author
Dr. Hoyt is a food allergy physician who has works with families and schools to help manage food allergies. She is board-certified in allergy & immunology, pediatrics, and internal medicine, and was on faculty at esteemed hospitals including Cleveland Clinic and Vanderbilt before launching the Hoyt Institute of Food Allergy in her home state of Louisiana. She volunteers her time with the non-profit Code Ana, which she chairs and whose mission is to equip schools for medical emergencies like anaphylaxis. Dr. Hoyt lives in Louisiana with her family.