Flippy’s Big Brave Health Adventures
Flippy's Big Doctor Visit
Is your child nervous about doctor visits or wellness checkups?
Flippy the Penguin is, too...but he learns that being brave doesn’t mean you’re not scared...it means showing up even when you are! In this gentle, rhyming story, Flippy visits the pediatrician for a routine checkup and discovers that doctor visits aren’t so scary after all.
Written by a pediatric nurse practitioner, Flippy’s Big Doctor’s Visit helps children feel safe, prepared, and confident at the doctor’s office.
Flippy Learns about Shots!
Is your child afraid of shots or getting poked at the doctor’s office?
Flippy the Penguin was nervous too...until his brave friend Finn the Fox helped him understand that shots, IVs, and blood tests are quick, helpful, and nothing to fear.
In this comforting rhyming story, Finn shares his experience living with diabetes and shows Flippy how to stay calm during medical procedures. Together, they count to three, take deep breaths, and face those quick pokes with courage, and even a reward!
Flippy and the Doctor’s Cool Tools
Is your child curious, or nervous, about going to the doctor?
Join Flippy the Penguin on a fun and gentle adventure with his friend Ellie as they explore real medical tools with the help of a kind pediatrician, Dr. Owl. In this engaging story, children discover what to expect during a doctor checkup and get to know tools like the stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, and more.
Created by a pediatric nurse practitioner, this story was designed to help children feel brave, informed, and confident during their next doctor visit.
Flippy’s Big Brave Health Adventures: Books 1–3
Ease your child’s fear of doctor visits and medical procedures with Flippy the Penguin!
This 3-book collection is the perfect tool for parents, educators, and pediatric professionals looking to help kids feel calm, brave, and prepared for routine checkups, shots, and more.
Written by a pediatric nurse practitioner, the Flippy’s Big Brave Health Adventures series uses gentle storytelling, colorful illustrations, and comforting language to guide children through common medical experiences, making doctor visits feel safe instead of scary.
This Kindle collection includes three full-length picture books:
- Flippy’s Big Doctor’s Visit – A children’s book about going to the doctor, perfect for checkups and first-time visits.
- Flippy Learns About Shots! – A kids’ book about getting shots that helps children overcome fear of vaccines and injections.
- Flippy and the Doctor’s Cool Tools – A fun and educational story introducing stethoscopes, otoscopes, thermometers, and more!
Whether your child is nervous about a doctor checkup or afraid of getting shots, this collection provides age-appropriate reassurance and encourages courage through relatable storytelling and lovable characters.
Flippy's Big Brave Coloring Book
A Comforting, Confidence-Boosting Activity Book for Kids Ages 3–7
Step into Flippy the Penguin’s world with this fun and friendly coloring book, designed to help children become familiar with medical visits in a playful, pressure-free way!
Perfect for preschool and early elementary kids, this engaging activity book includes lovable scenes from Flippy’s adventures along with simple, interactive prompts to spark courage, curiosity, and creativity. Whether your child is preparing for a checkup, a shot, or a big visit to the doctor, Flippy is here to guide them with warmth and a smile.
Created by a pediatric nurse practitioner, this book is part of the Flippy’s Big Brave Health Adventures series, written to help children face healthcare situations with confidence and calm.