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Medical worries & brave choices

Baxter Gets a Shot

A routine checkup feels much bigger when Baxter learns he may need a shot. With honest answers, a comfort plan, and his family nearby, he discovers that bravery can include feeling nervous.

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The message behind the adventure

What this book helps families explore

This story gives families child-friendly language for preparing for a medical visit without making false promises. It encourages questions, simple choices, comfort items, slow breathing, and praise for coping.

Skills woven into the story

  • Prepare honestly
  • Ask the clinician questions
  • Choose a comfort item
  • Practice one slow breath
  • Celebrate effort—not fearlessness
After the story

Baxter wants to know…

  1. What did Baxter worry the shot might feel like?
  2. Which part of Baxter’s plan helped him most?
  3. What could your child bring or choose at a medical visit?

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