A children’s book about food allergies

The Duck Who Couldn’t Eat Snails

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A children’s book designed to raise awareness and promote inclusion for children with food allergies

The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails

(Hardcover)

$26.99 AUD

The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails

(Paperback)

$19.99 AUD

Dolly the duck is invited to a birthday party, but she is too afraid to go; she has a food allergy - she is allergic to snails. Dolly must decide whether the party is a safe and fun place for her to play, and her friend helps her to unpack a fear of her allergy. Dolly eventually feels her allergies are understood and the party becomes a safe place for her to play.

This cute and charming story is aimed at children aged 0-10 years old and highlights the everyday challenges children with food allergies face. This book creates a space for conversation about the impacts a food allergy can have on the wider family. Using child friendly language and illustrations, the seriousness of food allergies is conveyed, whilst telling the story in a fun rhyming way.

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"This is such a great book to teach children about allergies. I will be recommending to all of my parent friends!!"

Dani K
“A wonderful book to raise awareness and understanding of food allergies, including helping children appreciate of some of the challenges faced by someone with an allergy. This important message is delivered in a fun way, with a rhyming story and bright"

Emilie T
“This simple message illustrates how allergies impact a child and what they might miss out on. It's not just about missing out; it's about the fear of getting hurt if they aren't careful."

Rowena
“This heartwarming book is perfect for helping children understand the challenges of food allergies, whether they affect a sibling, friend, or family member. With its relatable duck character and beautiful illustrations, it promotes empathy, awareness, and inclusion."

Samedy N

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And cos I can't help myself, I picked up The Lemon Who Learned To Be Sweet by @ashmccaff_author 🍋 This is SUCH a cute story about how it's what is on the inside that counts 💛 Mike Young did a fabulous job on the illustrations also 😍 @family_scribbles I picked this up from Lemon Fizz Collective in Blackwood but check out Ash's page for other places you can get your hands on this book! . #supportsmallbusiness #localauthor #southaustralia #businessmum #childrensbooks

🍋🍋🍋 The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails has been restocked at Lemon Fizz Collective in Blackwood, and is now also available in the Mount Barker Store!! 🍋🍋🍋 . . #childrensbooks #foodallergies #bookaboutfoodallergies #kidsallergies #kidsbooks #toddlerreading #allergies

"If the offer is still there, and you can keep the snails away, I'd love to come to your party and play!" - The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails 🦆 . . #allergyinclusion #kidsbirthdayparty #allergyawareness #foodallergies #childrensbooks #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #adelaide

Jess from @allergy.kids.co reached out to me to let me know we were both going to #onceuponcon, and I was so excited to meet a fellow Allergy Mum trying to make the world a little bit safer for her kids. "Ivy's Allergies - A story of courage in the classroom" follows a little girl who experiences worry when another child brings food to school to share with the class that she is allergic to. This story helps normalise these worries for children with allergies and promotes inclusion in the classroom. This story obviously hits home for me, but I think it can also be an important story for children who don't have allergies to learn from too. #allergies #foodallergies #childrensbooks #childrenwithallergies #allergymum #allergyinclusion #selfpublishing #aussiemum #australianauthor

#onceuponcon drew so many like-minded people together. I found out that Gretel Louise @holisticoutcomes is a Social Worker just like me! Her beautiful book "By The Seaside" is a story about self-care and emotional regulation. As a mum of little kids, big feelings are a common occurrence in my house. I love that this story teaches techniques to help ground yourself and regulate those big feelings. #selfpublishing ##selfpublishingauthor #emotionalregulation #bigfeelings #childrensbook #groundingmyself

I sat next to the beautiful Caitlin Penfold @millymoostories at the SLVR Children's Book Awards and #onceuponcon Gala Night. We got talking and ended up swapping books! Her story Wombat Magic follows a little boy who becomes unlikely friends with a wombat. The wombat becomes unwell and he seeks help. The underlying message of animal conservation is woven throughout. #animalconservation #wombatmagic #selfpublishing #selfpublishingauthor #aussiemum #childrensbooks

At #onceuponcon I was fortunate enough to get my hands on "Prawn to be Wild" by 'The Queen' Laura Feldman @little.ivory.haus, as part of our blind book swap! What. A. Cute. Book! Shawn the prawn dreams of being a guitarist in a rock band! The story follows Shawn as he practices, and practices and eventually lives out his dream!! Not only is it uplifting and the perfect "follow your dreams" story for kids, but it's literally what Laura says to all of us self-publishing authors!! Work hard and you can make all your dreams come true ✨️ #dreamscancometrue #prawntobewild #shawntheprawn #selfpublishing #selfpublishingauthor #followyourdreams❤️ #australianauthor

I had the pleasure and privilege to attend #onceuponcon in Melbourne last weekend 🧡🩷 I got to meet "The Queen" Laura Feldman @little.ivory.haus, who is such a lovely human and I met so many creative, inspiring and wonderful authors and illustrators. I learned more about the publishing industry, heard legends talk about their experiences and tried to take in as much of the knowledge that was shared as possible. I also had the pleasure of meeting Jess from @allergy.kids.co who is also an Allergy Mum like me. She's written a beautiful story about food allergies for kids in school, which I am excited to share with you all soon! Overall, it was an amazing experience and I'm so thankful to Laura for putting this event together 🩷🧡 #author #selfpublishing #selfpublishingauthor #writingcommunity #conferenceforcreatives #melbourne #illustrator #smallbusiness #childrensbook

@a.little.retail.therapy in Glenelg on Jetty Road is now open and stocking "The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails!" They also have an assortment of other local self-published stories available in store and so many talented Creatives showcasing their amazing products! I highly recommend you go and check the store out 🤎 . . #localbusiness #jettyroadglenelg #holdfastbay #smallbusiness #collective #author #mumlife #shoplocal #supportlocal

NEW STOCKIST ALERT 🍋 The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails is now available at Lemon Fizz Collective in Blackwood!! Go and check out the store because there are so many amazing and unique products in there!! Give them a follow at @lfc_blackwood to check out some amazing small businesses. Every time I drop my book at one of the Collectives I always end up walking away with a purchase 😅 #smallbusiness #collective #aussieauthor #mum #allergyinclusion #kidsbookaboutallergies #childrensbookaboutfoodallergies #foodallergies

Absolutely not the most glamorous photo of me, but you try and wipe the smile off my face!! PB in the 10km, ran the whole 12km despite three weeks of sickness AND had the best cheerleader running right next to me @em_gmac. To top it all off, I met my fundraising goal for @allergylifeaus 🩷 Did we get drenched by rain before we even started - yes. Did the rain come in sideways at the 8km mark - also yes. Would I do it again - a big resounding YES! Now to go put my sore and tired feet up 😅

Does your young child have food allergies? If the answer is yes, then I have the book for you! . . #foodallergies #childrensbooks #childrensbook #kidsbooks #allergymom #allergymum #allergymama #mumlife #mum #businessmum #allergies #allergylife #allergyawareness

🥹 Reviews like this make my heart sing &hearts;️

I wrote this book for families like mine, who were looking for ways to increase understanding of food allergies within their communities. Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy 🩷

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🥹 Reviews like this make my heart sing ♥️ I wrote this book for families like mine, who were looking for ways to increase understanding of food allergies within their communities. Thank you so much for your kind words, Amy 🩷 #allergies #allergyinclusion #childrensbooks #empathy #foodallergies #review

This weekend marked ONE whole year since I released The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails!! One whole year. I can't believe it! Thank you to everyone who has supported me and to everyone who has purchased a copy 🩷 🦆 Your support means so much to me! #theduckwhocouldnteatsnails #author #childrensbooks #allergies #allergyawareness #empathy

I love getting sent pictures like this 😍 Thank you so much for sharing this with me @hayley_baker20 #kidsbooks #allergies #smallbuisness #mumlife #trendykiddies

I have signed up to the City to Bay Race in Adelaide this year, choosing to push myself to run 12kms. I have been training for five weeks and hope to raise awareness and raise funds for the amazing charity @allergylifeaus With only three weeks to go until the big race, I am pledging that every copy I sell of The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails* in September, $2 will be donated to them! You can also support them by donating via the link in bio or on my story! *includes books sold in Collectives across Adelaide SA #allergy #childrensbook #charity #supportlocal #citytobay2025

These babies are heading to restock @littleposiecollective in Gawler and will be featuring at the pop-up in Churchill Shopping Centre next month!! How exciting 🛍 #smallbusiness #collective #community #author #theduckwhocouldnteatsnails #selfpublishingauthor #mumlife #shoplocal

I am so excited to be a part of the @harbor.collective in Victor Harbor! You can now find copies of The Duck Who Couldn't Eat Snails in store! . . #victorharbor #collective #author #smallbusiness #stockist #mumpreneur

Imagine being 'almost' 2 and 'almost' 4 and the highlight of your day is seeing a horse pull a tram 🐎 A quick trip down to Victor Harbor to help mummy with her books means playground visits, hot chocolates and horse sightings. . . #mums #mumsinbusinessinaustralia #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #victorharbor #mumlife #southaustralia #author

Book Week celebrations are in full swing at our place!! My big little girl is obsessed with The Little Mermaid 🧜&zwj;♀️

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#bookweek #bookanadventure #thelittlemermaid #disney #princess #books #childrensbooks

Book Week celebrations are in full swing at our place!! My big little girl is obsessed with The Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️ . . #bookweek #bookanadventure #thelittlemermaid #disney #princess #books #childrensbooks

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These stories were proudly written in Adelaide, South Australia.

Prose & Fable would like to acknowledge the Traditional Lands that these stories were written on as the lands of the Kaurna people. Prose & Fable would like to acknowledge First Nations people as the Traditional Owners of the lands in Australia and recognises their connection to these lands, sea and sky. We recognise First Nations people as some of the first story tellers and respect their traditions, customs and beliefs.

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A children’s book about food allergies

The Duck Who Couldn’t Eat Snails

A children’s book designed to raise awareness and promote inclusion for children with food allergies

"This is such a great book to teach children about allergies. I will be recommending to all of my parent friends!!"

“A wonderful book to raise awareness and understanding of food allergies, including helping children appreciate of some of the challenges faced by someone with an allergy. This important message is delivered in a fun way, with a rhyming story and bright"

“This simple message illustrates how allergies impact a child and what they might miss out on. It's not just about missing out; it's about the fear of getting hurt if they aren't careful."

“This heartwarming book is perfect for helping children understand the challenges of food allergies, whether they affect a sibling, friend, or family member. With its relatable duck character and beautiful illustrations, it promotes empathy, awareness, and inclusion."

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