Discover a World of Gluten Free Fun with
Freddie
Gluten Free Freddie
By: Caroline Connolly
Gluten Free Freddie and the Lunchbox Crew!
Living with Coeliac Disease is hard! And going to school is scary when you have to be super careful with what you eat.
Join Gluten Free Freddie and his Lunchbox Crew as they show that being different is cool and that avoiding gluten doesn’t mean missing out on all the fun! The book includes delightful illustrations plus a yummy gluten-free recipe that young cooks can make themselves.
Meet Gluten Free
Freddie
Gluten Free Freddie was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease, after many months of a sore tummy and feeling tired. Now that he is following a gluten-free diet, his energy levels have increased and his favourite thing is to play outside with his friends and have adventures.
Freddie has learned to be strong and brave and tries hard to always wear a smile on his face. Sometimes, he finds his diagnosis a little overwhelming, but with the help of his family and friends, he is soon back to being bright and bubbly.
Meet the
Lunchbox Crew
Monty Mango
Meet Monty Mango, a bright, vibrant sunny boy, who is super cool. The perfect friend to Freddie who brightens up his days.
Satsuma Soo
Soo is super easy-going and always up for a laugh! She has a cheeky cheerful smile and always makes everyone giggle. She is a real burst of sunshine!
Blueberry Bryce
A super loyal and trusty sidekick to Freddie. Always supportive and full of fun. Blueberry Bryce loves to help Freddie at school.
Pineapple Perry
Perry is super confident. He has loads of energy, and is bold and energetic! And he is never afraid to share his point of view! A real funky dude!
Carrie Cucumber
Freddie’s most chilled-out friend. Carrie is cool, laidback, and super polite! She is always thinking of others and goes out of her way to be helpful.
Gomer the Gluten Gremlin
Gomer tries hard to be nice, but more often than not, he is mischievous, secretive, and up to no good! He’s a bit of a loner, always sneaking around on his own!
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Coeliac or Celiac?
How is it spelled? It’s like a spelling test! Where both answers are right! Here in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, we like the “o”. In the US and Canada, you remove the “o”, but it’s still pronounced the same way! Either way, the message is super clear… stay clear of gluten!!
Understanding
Coeliac Disease.
Imagine you have a tummy that doesn’t like certain types of food. That’s what happens to people with coeliac disease. There’s a special protein called gluten in some foods. When people with coeliac disease eat gluten, their body gets very upset. Their tummy doesn’t like the gluten and says, “Ouch! That doesn’t feel good. My tummy hurts!” They may have to race to the toilet many times. They may feel tired, get headaches, feel sick, or ache all over. Sometimes, these pains can take days to go away! Even one tiny crumb can make this happen. It’s often referred to as being “Gluttoned” by people who have Coeliac Disease.
To feel better, people with Coeliac Disease just like you, must be very careful about what they eat. We need to steer clear of foods with gluten such as cakes, bread, and pizza. We need to be very mindful to avoid “cross-contamination.” That can happen when a utensil such as a spoon, a fork, or even a chopping board has got little bits of gluten crumbs left on it and then unknowingly you use it and then get “Gluttoned”… and sick!
But it’s not all bad…here’s the GOOD NEWS! There are lots of yummy gluten-free foods they can enjoy instead. And ingredients that can be switched to make the food safe for them to eat. Even cakes and brownies can be made gluten-free! And your friends and family probably won’t be able to taste the difference…They are SOOO YUMMY!!
When your friends and family know that you have Coeliac Disease they will try and remember to be kind and helpful. But sometimes they forget. Always be super aware and have your “Gluten Radar Alert” on at all times!
Ask questions to make sure foods are safe for you to eat.
Questions like:
“Has this food been made with any gluten in it?”
“Is this food safe for me to eat? I have Coeliac Disease.”
If you have Coeliac Disease, remember that there are loads of super fun delicious gluten-free foods for you and your friends and family to try! Just like Gluten Free Freddie does! Mmm did someone mention gluten-free brownies??
About
The Author
Meet Caroline, a children’s author. Turns out, she had a sneaky gluten problem for years without even knowing it (thanks, undiagnosed coeliac disease!).
Why Gluten Free Freddie?
Becoming gluten-free was a journey! When she became a Granny, Caroline wanted to make sure her little buddy could enjoy yummy treats and fun stories with her while understanding why Granny had to be so careful with what she ate! So, Gluten Free Freddie was born!
Learning: Stories that playfully raise awareness about Coeliac Disease.
Empowerment: Helping kids understand how to embrace a gluten-free life with confidence!
Caroline lives in sunny Queensland, Australia, but has roots and family in the UK, Ireland, and New Zealand. Married for over 30 years, she enjoys spending time with friends, traveling, and food… gluten-free of course!
Does someone else in your life need to hear the super fun news about Freddie and how he stays healthy and well? Gluten Free Freddie makes an amazing gift to friends, neighbours, classmates, and family.