It's time for five-year-old Molly's yearly check-up with Dr. Ryan, and she's scared she'll have to get a shot. Dr. Ryan uses gentle redirection, humor, and imagination to help Molly relax and have fun during each step of the exam. As each body part gets checked, Molly is invited to imagine herself as a different animal. In the end, when asked if she is ready for the shot she does in fact have to get, she responds, ""Lions aren't scared of shots!

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2006 by American Psychological Association .

M. S. (Michael) Weber is a graduate of the Art Institute of Chicago. His illustrations appear in children's magazines and books, including Harry Goes to the Hospital and It Hurts When I Poop! , and online at Magickeys. com. He lives in Chicago with his family. Howard J. Bennett, MD , practices paediatrics in Washington, DC and lives in Maryland with his wife, two children, and three dogs. In addition to his books, Dr. Bennett writes articles for the KidsPost section of the Washington Post and has a column in Jack and Jill magazine called Science for Smart Kids.