Celiac Book is Great for Kids who are on a Gluten Free DietAre you looking for a kid’s celiac book that would be a great teaching tool about the celiac diagnosis?
This holiday consider getting a funny children’s celiac book that teaches about being a good friend, a good sport on the football field, and a lot about celiac disease, too.
The main character in this celiac book for kids, appropriately named Cilie Yack, learns about common celiac disease symptoms and gluten free eating. Cilie Yack is Under Attack is a fun, fast-paced celiac book just for kids. It packs a lot of juvenile humor in its 16 small chapters. The novel is about a boy who lives on a farm and loves sports, particularly football. But it is also about learning to be on a special gluten free diet. If you have a reluctant reader, he or she will be delighted with the 60 cartoon-like illustrations. There is also plenty of silly humor in this fast-paced celiac book to make the most reluctant child reader turn the page. Cilie Yack’s story is the perfect addition to your teacher’s set of classroom books, too.
Taking place in rural Ireland, this story is a labor of love for all kids who are food allergic, and would make a great addition to any library collection of food allergy and celiac books. This celiac book for kids is intended to help kids both before and after a celiac diagnosis. It helps to explain the nuances of celiac disease from the perspective of a kid who is trying to fit in and be like everybody else at his school and in his hometown.
Tina Turbin, award winning children’s book author and celiac spokesperson praises Talty’s celiac book for kids in her review: “If you have celiac disease like me, you’re probably aware of the abundance of resource guides available on the market. Many of these have proved to be invaluable to the celiac community, but there remains a segment of the celiac population who haven’t been able to benefit as we have from such books—children. Thanks to Caryn Talty, a former school teacher living in Chicago, celiac kids now have not only an informative resource, but a creative and entertaining one at that—Cilie Yack is Under Attack! “
Get this funny book for the child in your life who has been diagnosed, read it to your diagnosed child’s siblings, give it to your diagnosed child’s best friends, teachers, and caregivers. Cilie Yack is Under Attack makes celiac disease personal, and the lighthearted humor within each chapter will put a smile on your child’s face.
James Cox, of the Midwest Book Review says, “It can be hard to be a kid without a sweet tooth. “Cilie Yack is Under Attack” is a charming book aimed at young readers. The main character is facing a disease called celiac sprue, which requires him to watch his diet. With plenty of humor and advice for children facing similar conditions, “Cilie Yack is Under Attack” is a fine pick for any parent of a young child who needs help coping with their condition.”
The celiac book’s hero is a boy named Cilie who has many shortcomings but manages to rise above them and make something out of himself, not in spite of his celiac diagnosis, but surprisingly, because of it. The book brings in as much humor as possible, and even has a chapter entitled, “Poop Talk.” The ending of this great celiac book will hopefully inspire your children and help them to embrace their new gluten-free diet.
Kids recently diagnosed with celiac, their siblings and friends, will all enjoy reading about Cilie Yack’s life story in Talty’s celiac book for kids.
This is Ronan, Cilie's baby brother.
Talty introduces you to life on an Irish farm, the inner workings of his funny family, and a few good lessons in Gaelic football all while teaching readers the nuances of a gluten-free lifestyle and even a celiac diagnosis in this funny celiac book. Readers are charmed by Cilie Yack, who opens the story by telling his audience all his shortcomings. In fact, he’s figured he’s pretty much not good at anything he does at all except getting into trouble:
Mr. Finnegan
“First I took off and ran into another classroom. Then when I realized I ought to escape before I am caught, I ran into the boiler room. That did scare me a bit, but it wasn’t the loud machines. It was Mr. Finnegan, the janitor. He was big and gruff looking. He had the most hairiest looking arms and face I ever did see. I’m not sure what he said to me but it was loud anyway. I jumped up, spun around, and ran right out the door. Now I had poor Mummy chasing me around the outside of the building in the cold. She drove the pram with Dessie bouncing his chubby head up and down the whole way….” (chapter 3, pp 31-32).
But his temper and his problems at school aren’t his only issues:
Dessie is bouncing up and down in the pram.
“The first thing that started happening to me was a reoccurring white frothy poop. It was really gross. Then I started pooping out pieces of my dinner, like a chunk of a carrot or a whole pea. Once I ate a bag of raisins and nuts. Wouldn’t you know, I could have picked them out of my poop the next day. I could have rinsed them off and put them back into the bag. No one would have known the difference.
I had lot of evil feelings for (my little brother) Dessie in those days. He definitely would have been the one I would have served them to. But I know I’m a good Catholic, because Nana always tells me I am. And God would not take to kindly toward me if I did something like that to my brother.
So it was shortly after that when we first visited the doctor at the clinic. I think Mum was looking for some answers….(chapter 6, pp 50-52).
Cilie visits with Doc Curtin.
When Cilie finally discovers his hidden talent it changes everything. He finds his first best friend, connects with his teacher, finds his niche. This gives him a new attitude about himself. He says:
“I’m definitely no longer dosser material. Mum and Dad couldn’t be more proud. Everyone around me takes notice of me now in a good way. They don’t think of me as a hooligan running amuck and getting myself into trouble anymore….(chapter 15, pp 137).
This celiac book for kids is available for purchase through the author website: http://cilie-yack-is-under-attack.com as well as through Amazon.com.
Join Cilie Yack’s Food Allergy Club too!
This special celiac book is also a catalyst for a new non-profit support club for kids with food allergies and gluten intolerance entitled: Cilie Yack’s Sous Club for Kids. Not just for an allergy to gluten, the club offers materials for parents to utilize to create allergy support groups in their neighborhood. So if you have a child allergic to one of the top eight allergens and you are looking for food allergy help, check it out!
