Los Angeles author Sue Ganz-Schmitt has published her retelling of the classic fairytale, The Princess and the Pea, dedicating her version to children with peanut allergies. Titled The Princess and the Peanut: A Royally Allergic Fairytale, Ganz-Schmitt’s version features a princess who experiences a severe allergic reaction when the queen substitutes a peanut for a pea and places it underneath the fabled layers of mattresses. After the royal doctor saves the princess’ life, her prince sacrifices his beloved peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in order to win her heart.
The book, released last September, was illustrated by Micah Chambers-Goldberg and includes an informative section on food allergies for children and parents. The fairytale is Ganz-Schmitt’s second book dedicated to the topic of children with medical conditions.
With 1.7 million Americans allergic to peanuts, and with an average of 2 children per classroom suffering from food allergies, Ganz-Schmitt says she wrote The Princess and the Peanut to raise awareness about the seriousness of peanut allergies. "I wrote The Princess and the Peanut to let children with food allergies know they are not alone, and to teach others why these children absolutely cannot be exposed to certain foods. Food allergy education in schools can save lives, and inspire kids to look out for each other,” she says.
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