{"product_id":"sugar-heroes-zoes-kitchen-mission-helping-kids-understand-and-thrive-with-diabetes-paperback","title":"Sugar Heroes: Zoe's Kitchen Mission: Helping kids understand and thrive with diabetes. - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSharaine Sayre\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eNathan Wu\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a young chef discovers that her biggest challenge isn't in the kitchen-but in her own body?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine-year-old Zoe Washington loves cooking for her family, rescuing recipes, and inventing new food experiments. But when she starts feeling constantly tired and thirsty, she learns she has something unexpected: \u003cb\u003eType 2 diabetes.\u003c\/b\u003e At first, Zoe is scared and unsure-can she still enjoy the foods she loves? Will her friends understand? Will diabetes change who she is?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of giving up, Zoe takes on her diagnosis like a true Sugar Hero. With her recipe notebook, her stuffed dinosaur sidekick, and the support of her family, Zoe begins a new kind of adventure: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecipe Rescues\u003c\/b\u003e - Zoe experiments in the kitchen to transform family favorites like mac and cheese, pancakes, and cookies into healthier, diabetes-friendly versions that taste just as delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlucose Detective Work\u003c\/b\u003e - Using her glucose meter, Zoe turns science into fun, tracking how food, movement, and feelings affect her blood sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e - With after-dinner dance parties, basketball games, and family walks, Zoe and the Washington crew discover that exercise is one of the best tools for staying healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Diabetes Toolkit\u003c\/b\u003e - Zoe learns that managing diabetes takes many tools-healthy food, exercise, medicine, tracking, and most importantly, support from family and friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpeaking Up with Courage\u003c\/b\u003e - From a school presentation to a big family reunion, Zoe teaches others what diabetes really means-and proves she's not just living with it, she's thriving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated in full color, this inspiring and engaging story helps children and families see diabetes through a lens of \u003cb\u003estrength, creativity, and resilience.\u003c\/b\u003e Zoe doesn't just learn to manage her diagnosis-she turns it into her superpower, becoming a teacher, leader, and hero for those around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSugar Heroes Series\u003c\/b\u003e is dedicated to helping kids understand and thrive with diabetes. Each book combines heartwarming storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and real-world lessons about health, empathy, and courage. With relatable characters and positive messages, these stories spark important conversations while offering hope and encouragement to families everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids ages 7-12 navigating diabetes or supporting a friend\/sibling with diabetes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamilies looking for stories that teach health and resilience in a positive way\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassrooms, counselors, and healthcare providers who want child-friendly resources about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZoe's Kitchen Mission\u003c\/b\u003e shows young readers that while diabetes may be a new ingredient in life's recipe, it doesn't take away flavor or joy-it adds courage, creativity, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Zoe and the Sugar Heroes, and discover how every challenge can be turned into something amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.15 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55153018700067,"sku":"9781967513109","price":24.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8279\/8371\/files\/oj94xCP0Qa9781967513109.webp?v=1779797353","url":"https:\/\/homeschoolbookbarn.com\/products\/sugar-heroes-zoes-kitchen-mission-helping-kids-understand-and-thrive-with-diabetes-paperback","provider":"Homeschool Book Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}