You Are SUPER, Penny!: My Food Allergen Service Dog by Candace Laskowski (Author) and Audrey Suau (Illustrator)
This review first appeared on Reader Views. Read the Reader Views version here . You Are SUPER, Penny!: My Food Allergen Service Dog , written by Candace Laskowski and illustrated by Audrey Suau, is an important, informative, and joyful picture book. You Are SUPER, Penny! tells the story of a young boy who has food allergies serious enough to cause medical emergencies. The young boy narrates the story and talks about how he, Penny, and his mother go through a typical day. Despite it being a normal day, Penny performs extraordinary feats that prevent the mother from having to use an epinephrine injection on the young boy. You Are SUPER, Penny! deftly teaches readers about the seriousness of food allergies. Author Laskowski also easily explains complex medical terms by providing clear and understandable definitions. Laskowski also addresses how, while food allergies can be scary for both the child and the caregiver, there are ways to manage them. The most highlighted way in t...
