{"product_id":"sugar-heroes-sharaine-sayre-9781967513109","title":"Sugar Heroes: Zoe's Kitchen Mission: Helping kids understand and thrive with diabetes.","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sharaine Sayre,Nathan Wu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1967513104\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781967513109\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Village Center Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.15d","brand":"Sharaine Sayre","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931123859711,"sku":"9781967513109","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0a32db7b-d5fe-4c2c-99eb-83e28d2c61e9.jpg?v=1766346610","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sugar-heroes-sharaine-sayre-9781967513109","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}