From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1--Aaron loves his house full of pets, but when he is diagnosed with allergies, he must find new homes for his dog, cats, and guinea pigs. While he is upset at having to do so, he eventually realizes that his goldfish is fun, as are the butterflies and frogs he finds outside. The text only touches on the actual discussion of allergies, focusing more on the child's feelings. The tone of the writing is warm, and the colorful gouache illustrations add humorous touches while capturing Aaron's devastation at losing his beloved animals and his gradual acceptance of his problem. A useful book to help young allergy sufferers to realize that there is indeed life after furry pets.

Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY

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Book Description
Aaron loves animals more than anything else in the world. But when he is diagnosed with allergies, the doctor tells him that - a dog, a cat, six kittens and six guinea pigs - have got to go. After Aaron reluctantly finds each pet a new home, he discovers other ways to make animals a part of his life.

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that an estimated one in every five adults and children suffers from allergies. Aaron's Awful Allergies will have special appeal for those millions of children living with allergies

Wonderful Book!, August 29, 2000

Aaron's Awful Allergies is one of my favorite children's books, partly because it's very well written, with a cute twist at the end, and partly because my son has annoying allergies, so we can really identify with Aaron. I'd recommend this book to anyone!