The Special Glasses: A story about stomach pain and how to avoid it

After Mika and Christine suffer a round of unpleasant diarrhea and stomach ache, the parrots ZuZu and ZaZa give the siblings a special pair of glasses that allow them to see the bacteria making them sick. This child-friendly book teaches important lessons about hygiene and how to best fight diarrhea. The story is followed by suggestions for discussion and comprehension activities, classroom or club activities, and a brief of eight core messages that constitute the Children’s Participation in Learning and Action for Nutrition (PCAAN) programme.

The story The Special Glasses: A story about stomach pain and how to avoid it is for children aged 10–14 depending on their reading ability. They can also read it to younger children. Its focus is on creative thinking, problem solving and nutrition.