Book Description

"Gabriel's Gluten Free Surprise" is a special version of "Adam's Gluten Free Surprise" (and "Hailey's Gluten Free Surprise"). This book was specially personalized to include information about, "Gabriel's Journey," a program designed to help educate school nurses about the signs and symptoms of celiac disease and nonceliac gluten sensitivity. The goal for this book is to get it in the hands of as many school nurses and teachers as possible, along with the materials from "Gabriel's Journey," in order to help reach the families of children with undiagnosed celiac disease. Materials for this program are available at gabrielsjourney.org. Celiac disease affects nearly 1% of us, yet over 80% remain undiagnosed. And an even greater percentage is affected by nonceliac gluten sensitivity. The purpose of "Gabriel's Gluten Free Surprise" (the original "Adam's GF Surprise" and the identical girl version, "Hailey's GF Surprise") is to help the adults in a gluten free child's life understand how strict this diet is. Follow Gabriel through the first six months of a new school year just after being diagnosed with celiac disease. He faces each special treat day with a positive attitude, knowing he can choose from his own box of gluten free treats. Watch as his teacher, Mrs. Brown, learns how to accommodate his needs by reading labels and avoiding cross contamination. In the end, Gabriel's class surprises him with a party that is completely gluten free. "Gabriel's Gluten Free Surprise" is about the acceptance that is required by the child with a special diet and the understanding required by those who are important parts of his or her life. For more information about "Gabriel's Journey" and to learn how to help school nurses learn about the signs and symptoms of celiac and nonceliac gluten sensitivity, visit gabrielsjourney.org. For book reviews, look for "Adam's Gluten Free Surprise" and "Hailey's Gluten Free Surprise."