It's time for five-year-old Molly's yearly check-up with Dr. Ryan, and she's worried that she'll need a shot. Dr. Ryan uses gentle redirection, humor, and imagination to help Molly relax and have fun during each step of the exam. The story takes children step-by-step through the basic elements of a standard checkup and helps ease common fears of doctor visits and shots. With a "Note to Parents."

"Many kids--my own included--live in fear of getting shots at the doctor's office... Kids will take great comfort and gain great courage from reading this charming book."
-Julie R. Small, Parent Educator, Chevy Chase, MD...