Freddy Meets Bones: The Pirate Who Was Allergic to Fish

This is a gentle and informative picture book for young children about severe food allergy and anaphylaxis.

Freddy Meets Bones: The Pirate Who Was Allergic to Fish

Author: Josie Warburton
Illustrator: Josie Warburton
Publisher: Crystal Clear Education Services

Freddy the Mouse meets Bones the Pirate. Bones is sad because he his severely allergic to fish, which makes him think he can’t be a proper pirate. Freddy cheers him up and takes him to see the Mermaid Doctor. The doctor explains that lots of people have allergies and they can still have fun. He reminds Bones that he should always carry his special medicine with him in case he has a reaction, and he shouldn’t be afraid to tell people about his allergy. A ship appears on the horizon and the friends have a tasty fish-free picnic.

Worth noting: The book's 'Peppa Pig'-style illustrations should appeal to children. The book conveys an important fact clearly: it reminds children with allergies that they should not eat other people's food without checking with a parent first.