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Names the feeling
Nora is allowed to be nervous. The story makes room for fear instead of treating fear as failure.
The Brave Little Nora Series
Brave Little Nora — gentle children's books about everyday fears
Warm, honest stories that help young children face the things that feel big — starting with a trip to the doctor for a shot.
Little fears. Brave moments.
Created for ages 3–6 and the grown-ups who help them feel safe.
Book One
For the child who says, “I don't want a shot.”
Brave Little Nora and the Shot is a picture book for young children who feel nervous about vaccinations, needles, and doctor visits.
Nora is scared — and nobody tells her she shouldn't be. With Mama, her beloved bunny Clover, and a simple breathing tool, she learns that courage can exist right alongside fear.
About the book“Brave isn't when you're not scared. Brave is when you're scared, and you do it anyway.”
Why Brave Little Nora
Comfort without pretending the scary part isn't real.
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Tells the truth gently
The adults around Nora avoid false promises and give her simple, age-appropriate language about what to expect.
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Gives kids something to do
Nora practices a simple coping routine she can use when the moment arrives: “Big breath in. Blow the hurt away.”
For Parents & Caregivers
Helping a child prepare is different from telling them not to worry.
Our grown-up resources are designed to support calm, honest conversations before stressful firsts — while keeping medical advice where it belongs: with qualified healthcare professionals.
Explore grown-up resourcesPreparing for a shotSimple language to use before the appointment.
When your child says “I'm scared”Ways to validate the feeling without feeding the fear.
Practice the coping toolHelp “Big breath in. Blow the hurt away.” feel familiar before the big moment.
After the brave momentTalk about what your child did — not whether they cried.
Stay Brave With Nora
Get Nora’s Little Book of Brave Things — free.
A gentle printable for grown-ups and little ones, with a brave-breath exercise, a simple plan for a shot or checkup, a reflection activity, and a Clover coloring page.
Perfect to print before a doctor visit or keep for another brave little moment.
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