Sabina's Celiac Story
“If you can’t eat gluten… or nuts… or dairy,You might think that food can sometimes be scary.Sabina, though, hopes that this book can help youKnow eating safe foods is possible to do!” This true rhyming story is about Sabina, a regular kid with mysterious symptoms. Her doctor treats some of her symptoms, but the root of the problem remains a mystery. Later, Sabina’s grandmother is diagnosed with celiac disease. This prompts Sabina’s mother (the author) to get her blood tested, and she is eventually diagnosed with celiac disease as well. Last but not least, it’s Sabina’s turn, and the mystery of her ailments is finally resolved: she has celiac disease.Now she must learn what gluten is and how to avoid it in her diet in order to heal her body and stay healthy. She and her family learn to shop for safe, gluten-free foods. They rid their kitchen of gluten-containing foods as well as containers and utensils that can’t be cleaned easily, such as those made of plastic or wood, and gadgets