Welcome to Flippy the Penguin’s World!

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.

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!

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.

When Flippy suddenly isn’t feeling well, he takes a surprise trip to the emergency room…where big emotions meet big questions. With the help of kind caregivers like Dr. Bear and Nurse Llama, Flippy learns about exams, X-rays, and the helpers who work together to make him feel better.

This gentle, rhyming story is written by a pediatric nurse practitioner to help kids feel calm, capable, and proud…even during unexpected visits to the hospital. A reassuring resource for families, clinics, and schools, this book supports children through one of the most common but overwhelming medical experiences.

Perfect for ages 3–7.

Does your child struggle with taking medicine? You’re not alone.

In this gentle, rhyming story, children learn to feel calm, brave, and ready to take their medicine...just like Flippy the Penguin.

When Flippy the Penguin wakes up sick on a snowy day, he’s nervous about taking medicine. What if it tastes yucky? What if it’s too much? But with a little help from his caring mommy...and some clever, silly tricks...Flippy learns that taking medicine doesn’t have to be scary at all.

From silly straws and flavor helpers to happy dances and cozy snuggles, this story empowers kids with simple tools and positive choices. It's a must-have for families dealing with medicine challenges, especially when a child is anxious or afraid.

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.

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 Health Adventures: The Complete 5 Book Collection

Helping kids face real-life medical moments with courage, comfort, and care.

Is your child feeling anxious about going to the doctor, getting a shot, or needing medicine? 

You're not alone...and neither is your child.

In this beautifully illustrated, rhyming series, Flippy the Penguin takes young readers on five gentle adventures through common childhood healthcare experiences. From routine checkups to emergency visits, Flippy faces his fears with bravery and learns that being nervous is okay—because showing up is brave.

Each story was written by a pediatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience helping kids feel safe and empowered in medical settings. These books are designed to prepare children with accurate information, emotional support, and a sense of pride.

This 5-book collection includes:

• Flippy’s Big Doctor Visit – A reassuring story about checkups, stethoscopes, and being brave at the pediatrician.
• Flippy Learns About Shots – Flippy worries about getting a vaccine, but discovers that he’s stronger than he thinks.
• Flippy and the Doctor’s Cool Tools – An interactive look at real medical tools like the stethoscope, otoscope, and reflex hammer.
• Flippy’s Big ER Adventure – Flippy needs to visit the emergency room, but learns that kind doctors and nurses are there to help.
• Flippy’s Magic Medicine – Flippy doesn’t want to take his medicine...until he learns how it helps him heal.

This complete collection is perfect for calming fears, starting conversations, and helping your child feel proud, prepared, and brave in any healthcare setting.