Max’s Big Adventure: Traveling with Food Allergies

Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino
1 day ago
3 min read

Traveling is exciting—but for families navigating food allergies, it can also feel overwhelming. Airports, new restaurants, unfamiliar kitchens, and even simple snacks on the go can bring real challenges. That’s why Max’s Big Adventure: Traveling with Food Allergies, co-authored by Sally Huss and Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, is such an important story for children and families everywhere.

A Journey with Max

In this delightful new book, young readers join Max on an adventure filled with curiosity, fun, and important lessons. Max is just like any other child—excited to explore the world—but he also has to manage food allergies. Through his eyes, children learn how to navigate travel with courage, preparation, and a positive spirit.

The story makes complex ideas simple, helping kids understand that while food allergies require responsibility, they don’t have to limit joy, discovery, or connection.

Why This Story Matters

Food allergies are more common than ever, affecting millions of families. For children, the challenges can feel isolating—especially when they want to do everything their friends do. By following Max, young readers see that they are not alone. They also learn practical lessons about safety, advocacy, and confidence when traveling.

The book is also a resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, and even travel professionals. It opens conversations about preparation, kindness, and awareness, while showing kids that they can still have fun and embrace adventure.

HUSS AND HAMILTON-GUARINO have addressed an important subject that affects the everyday lives of millions of children. Kudos to both authors for providing a teaching tool to entertain and educate kids about allergies and actionable resource links to guide their parents. I love the way Max takes charge of his health and speaks intelligently and confidently to both adults and children about his problem. The list of resources is valuable to parents, grandparents, and teachers who need to get the most update information on food allergies. - Barbara Mojica

Recommended highly to the growing number of families who face this problem.

A Collaboration of Heart and Purpose

Co-authors Sally Huss and Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino know the importance of empowering children. Sally brings her joyful art and storytelling to every page, while Elizabeth adds her real-life perspective as a food allergy advocate, mom, and author. Together, they’ve created a book that is both uplifting and deeply practical.

Inspiring Peace of Mind

Ultimately, Max’s Big Adventure is about more than food allergies. It’s about finding peace of mind in the face of challenges. It teaches children that with the right tools, planning, and support, they can experience the world fully—and safely.

✨ Max’s Big Adventure: Traveling with Food Allergies is a must-read for families, schools, and anyone who wants to raise awareness about food allergies with compassion and positivity.

About the book:

When you’re a kid, traveling can be exciting. But for Max, every adventure comes with a challenge – he has food allergies. Whether he’s flying on a plane, staying at a hotel, or visiting a zoo, Max knows that staying safe means being prepared.

This cheerful and empowering story follows Max and his family on a fun vacation to San Diego. Along the way, Max shows young readers how to manage food allergies with confidence — by asking questions, reading labels, and keeping emergency items close.

Written in a light, kid-friendly tone with bright, happy illustrations, MAX’S BIG ADVENTURE is the perfect guide for children with food allergies and their families. It gently teaches awareness and self-advocacy while celebrating the joys of discovery and travel.

Ideal for ages 4-8, this book: