Brave Little Nora · Book One
Brave Little Nora and the Shot
A gentle story about being brave at the doctor.
Ages 3–6
A scared child doesn't need a promise that it won't hurt.
Nora likes her doctor. She does not like the idea of getting a shot.
Mama tells Nora the truth in words she can understand: it may feel like a quick little pinch, fast like a blink. Nora brings Clover, her well-loved bunny, and learns a simple breathing routine she can use when it's her turn.
The result is not a story about never being scared. It's a story about what bravery can look like while you're scared.
Inside the Story
Warm, gentle illustrations for a moment that can feel very big.
Nora’s fear is real, but so are the comfort, connection, and small coping tools that help her through it.
A peek inside Brave Little Nora and the Shot.
What makes the story different?
The story avoids the reassurance children often hear — “It won't hurt” — and instead gives Nora honest expectations, emotional validation, comfort from a familiar object, and a coping action she can practice.