Karis & Brook Stories: The Costume Party – A Story About Food Allergies

About the Book

Karis & Brook Stories: A Story About Food Allergies is a thoughtful and educational children’s book designed to help kids understand what food allergies are and how they affect their friends. When Brook discovers that his new friend Allie can’t enjoy peanut butter because of her allergy, his curiosity sparks a series of questions. With the guidance of his loving grandpap and a creative trainset analogy, Brook learns not only about food allergies but also about empathy, safety, and inclusion. His newfound understanding even helps save the town’s annual costume party from a peanut mishap!

Part of the Karis & Brook Stories series, this book uses real-life analogies and the principles of Encounter, Educate, and Encourage to make meaningful conversations easier for parents, teachers, and caregivers. Beautifully illustrated, it provides a gentle framework for helping children learn why allergies matter and how they can support their friends who live with them. This heartwarming story goes beyond the page, sparking valuable discussions about kindness, awareness, and community.