No More Peanuts for Ellie the Elephant

Book excerpt: There are some very important rules at the zoo where Ellie the Elephant lives. One of these warns visitors not to feed the elephants peanuts. Ellie is safe as long as everyone follows the rules and keeps the zoo a peanut-free zone. One little girl, however, doesn't understand why it's so important to keep peanuts away from Ellie. Suzie decides to feed peanuts to Ellie and all the other elephants. Ellie enjoys eating such a delicious snack but soon realizes the terrible consequences of her actions. Ellie is allergic to peanuts! After eating them, she gets an itchy rash that begins to spread. Ellie is scared. Her tongue and trunk are swollen, and she has a strange pain in her stomach. It will take the wisdom of Ellie's mom and the vet's magic pen to stop Ellie from getting worse! This fun coloring book invites kids along on Ellie's adventure. As they add color to her zoo, they will learn all about the dangers of allergic reactions and what to do if they experience the same symptoms! Parents can use this book to launch a discussion with their children about being mindful of their classmates' allergies and other health concerns.