Vickie the Brave (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798987006429)

Vickie is feeling afraid of shots as she waits for her turn at a vaccine clinic. Her health professional helps her understand what vaccines are for and then offers Vickie steps she can take to get through it. With new knowledge and the comfort of her caregivers, Vickie the Brave feels empowered to face her fears.

This book provides children help in overcoming their fear of shots while exploring the benefits of a vaccine. Rhyme, imagination, and visual steps engage the young reader and show how easy it is to be brave when getting a shot. This story was created by a Certified School Nurse to acknowledge a child's fear while helping them conquer that fear with age-appropriate tricks and, of course, TLC. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are promoted as each child discovers how easy it is to be brave.