Flippy’s Big Brave Health Adventures is a five-book set that gently explains common medical experiences like checkups, shots, ER visits, medical tools, and taking medicine. Written by a pediatric nurse practitioner, each story uses plain language and friendly art to help children ages 3–7 know what to expect!
Prep kids before well/sick visits. Align parent expectations.
Simple, visual explanations that steady anxious families during triage.
On-the-spot teaching that smooths procedures and shortens explanations.
Play-based tools for procedures and support.
Assistance with normalization and coping.
Easy take-home reinforcement.
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.
6 each of the 5 storybooks +/- coloring books.
Best for: pediatric and specialty clinics, family medicine offices, urgent cares, and ERs.
15 × Learns About Shots
10 × Doctor’s Visit
+ 25 coloring books.
Best for: immunization clinics and back-to-school rush.
10 × ER Adventure
10 × Magic Medicine
10 × Cool Tools
+ 20 coloring books.
Best for: triage teaching and take-home reinforcement.
Bundles can be customized. Final pricing provided on quote.
Add coloring books to any order at a discounted add-on rate (quote will itemize pricing).
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Daniel Davis, DNP, CPNP, Author/Illustrator
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