The royal chef takes Max the dog, the royal taster, on several international journeys to find a dish for the land's pickiest king.

Simple, rhyming text describes a birthday celebration that starts with finding the perfect recipe for a gluten-free cake. Includes recipes, tips for people with gluten allergies, and a list of web sites for more information.

"Photographs of young children with Down syndrome enjoying a wide selection of healthful foods, from fruits and veggies to meats and snacks"--

"It's time to celebrate with the five basic food groups. The mayor of Food Town introduces each food group as they march in the town parade, from the vegetables, fruits, and legumes, to the grains and fats. Kids learn about the importance of all the food groups and how our bodies benefit from each. There is also helpful information on portion size and exercise along with both illustrations of the Food Pyramid and the newly introduced food plate"--...

Violet used to love birthday parties, but now that she has celiac disease, she's not allowed to eat pizza, cake, or anything else with gluten. Violet feels alone until she discovers that some animals have dietary restrictions as well. While standing up for her animal friends, she realizes she can do the same for herself. And when it's time to celebrate Violet's birthday, there isn't a single gluten-containing crumb in sight! Filled with pluck and...

Little Wolf is tired of eating lamburgers and sloppy does, but when he tricks his parents into thinking there is a boy in the woods, they could all miss a chance for a real feast.

"Did you know that koalas eat only eucalyptus? That arctic foxes dine on lemmings? Or that leatherback turtles enjoy a dish of jellyfish? Like children, animals can be very, very fussy about their food! This rhyming board book, with engaging lift-the-flaps, introduces toddlers to ten choosy creatures and their minimal diets." --Author's website.

When Mama Elephant puts her family on a diet, their will power remains strong until Granny sends a cake.

"It's the first day of school for Eppie the elephant, and she's a bit nervous about one thing: that her new classmates won't understand her allergy to nuts. Like many kids today, this fun-loving elephant can't partake in peanuts, pecans, or pistachios and has to be careful about what she eats. Eppie makes fast friends with Allie the alligator and Pearl the squirrel, but when Eppie's allergy is explained at lunch, will her friends still stand by her...

Michelle spends the school day thinking about Julia's birthday cake, wondering whether she is allowed to eat it since she is allergic to peanuts and some tree nuts, until she calls her mother to find out if she may eat the cake. Includes food allergy websites and discussion questions.