HAEA The Brady Club

Learn about HAE with Nico’s Lunchbox!

The HAEA’s Children’s Storybook, Nico’s Lunchbox, is now available for FREE as a digital audiobook in English and Spanish. The book is narrated in the English version by the author, Caryn Sonberg Seiler, and the Spanish version by HAEA Patient Advocate, Ianice Viel.

Nico’s Lunchbox! Audiobook in English

Nico’s Lunchbox! Audiobook in Spanish

Nico’s Lunchbox Learning Activity - Lesson 1: Scavenger Hunt

Look through all the pages in Nico’s Lunchbox and write down the items you see in the illustrations. For example, on page 2, there is a lunchbox. On page 3, there’s a shell. After you finish writing your list, walk around your house to see if you can find the same items you see in the book laying around your house. If you have a brother or sister at home, have them follow the same directions and see who can find more items.

Nico’s Lunchbox Learning Activity - Lesson 2: Kindness Display

On pages 4-5, you can see these signs in the cafeteria:

DO YOUR BEST
KINDNESS COUNTS
RESPECT OTHERS
HELP OTHERS

Choose one of these signs and draw a picture to represent the sign. Then write the words on the sign at the bottom of your picture, like in this example. When you've finished, display your picture in your home.

Nico’s Lunchbox Learning Activity - Lesson 3: Alike Or Different?

You've learned a lot about Nico in this book. Click here to open up a chart in a separate window. Print it out, or copy it to your own sheet of paper. Complete the chart comparing your life with Nico's. Write a short paragraph telling how your life is similar to or different from Nico's life. Read your paragraph to a family member.

Nico’s Lunchbox Learning Activity - Lesson 4: Encourage Nico

Nico’s mom wrote notes to her son that explained more about HAE. Her notes rhymed. For example, she wrote:

HAE is a disease that’s very rare.
I’ll try to explain, let me share.

The words rare and share have the same ending sound - they rhyme. Find a piece of paper and write two sentences that will encourage Nico when he doesn't feel well. Make the last words in the sentences rhyme. See the example below.

Nico, you are very strong.
I support you all day long.

Nico's Lunchbox Learning Activity - Lesson 5: Examine Feelings

In the story, Nico sometimes felt upset. For example, on page 13, he was overwhelmed by all the questions his friends asked him about HAE. Other times, events in the story made him feel happy. For example, on page 23, he was excited to go on the Brady Club website with his mom. Click here to open up another chart in a separate window. Print it out, or copy it to your own sheet of paper. Write down things that make you feel upset, and things that make you feel happy. Share your list with a family member.

Nico's Lunchbox Learning Activity - Lesson 6: Make A Presentation About HAE

Nico's Lunchbox includes a lot of information about Hereditary Angioedema (HAE). Nico, the main character, has this rare disease. Follow these steps to prepare a short presentation about HAE:

Step 1: Review the book and write down five facts about HAE. Write each fact on a separate piece of paper. Example:

Step 2: Draw a picture that helps explain each fact. Example:

Step 3: Make an invitation for an “HAE Presentation by [Your Name].” Include the date, time, and place of your presentation. Give the invitation to your family members. Example:

Step 4: Give your presentation. Read each fact aloud. Show the picture that goes with each fact. At the end of your presentation, ask your family members if they want to share any additional information.

Nico's Lunchbox Learning Activity - Lesson 7: Take a Quiz!

Test your knowledge. Download the quiz and print it out. When you're done, you can check your answers using this answer key.

Count the number of answers you've answered correctly to determine your score. How did you do?

What's your score?

14-15 points TOP SCORE!!
12-13 points - Good job
10-11 points - Okay
0-9 points - Read the book again!