Books about Asthma and Allergies

Picture Books

Keller, Holly Furry
E KEL

Laura's allergies make it difficult for her to find a pet she likes --- until her brother brings home a surprise.

London, Jonathan The Lion Who Had Asthma
E LON Parent Shelf

A young boy's nebulizer mask and his imagination aid in his recovery from an allergy attack.

Smith, Nicole Allie The Allergic Elephant
E SMI Parent Shelf

This books helps children learn about food allergies and how to be a good friend even when you can't share treats.

Zevy, Aaron No Nuts for Me
E ZEV Parent Shelf
A story about a little boy who won't let his nut allergy get in the way of having fun.

Easy Readers

Allen, Marjorie N. One, Two, Three, Ah Choo!
EZR ALL Green

A boy with allergies wants a pet that won't make him sneeze.

Juvenile

Kudlinski, Kathleen V. Facing West, A Story of the Oregon Trail
J Kudlinski, K

A young boy sets out for Oregon, and wonders whether he will have more trouble with the dangers of the trip --- or his asthma.

Aiello, Barbara Hometown Hero
J Aiello, B

The diary of a 5th grade boy who copes with a number of issues, including his asthma.

Costello, Emily On the Sidelines
J Costello, E

Fiona is a good soccer player who could be great --- but for her allergy attacks.

Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker Weaver's Daughter
J Bradley, K

A young girl suffers from asthma in her new home in the Southwest Territory in 1791.

There are many other books in J Fiction that have characters that deal with allergies and asthma --- please check the card catalog!

Non Fiction, Children's Room

Peters, Celeste Allergies, Asthma and Exercise
J 610 pec


Carter, Alden and Carter, Siri M. I'm Tougher Than Asthma
J 616.238 caa


The National Asthma Education Program (Video) Making a Difference: Asthma Management in the School
JVC 616.238 maa Parent Shelf


Zonderman, Jon Nutritional Diseases
J 616.39 zoj


Landau, Elaine Allergies
J 616.97 lae


Terkel, Susan M. All About Allergies
J 616.97 tes


White, MD, T. Living with Allergies
J 616.97 wht


Meyer, Elise Feeding Your Allergic Child
J 618.92 mee Parent Shelf


Plant, Thomas F. Children with Asthma: A Manual for Parents
J 616.92 plt, Parent Shelf


Sander, Nancy A Parent's Guide to Asthma
J 618.92 san, Parent Shelf


Non Fiction, Adult Level

The American Lung Association Asthma Advisory Group with Norman H. Edelman Family Guide to Asthma and Allergies
616.238 fag


Foley, et al, Denise The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Children: from Allergies and Animal Bites to Toothaches and TV Addiction
618.92 dob


Gershwin, M. Eric Conquering Your Child's Allergies
618.92 gem


Stevens, Maryann Breathing Easy: A Parent's Guide to Dealing with Your Child's Allergies
618.92 stm


Sander, Nancy A Parent's Guide to Asthma
618.922 san


Feldman, Bernard R. Complete Book of Children's Allergies
618.9297 feb


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