Brave Little Steps Braver Than the Tiny Pinch

Does your child panic before the needle is even out?They're not being difficult - and this gentle story can help.Remy loves his stripy socks, his building blocks and how tall he's grown this year... but the doctor's room is another matter. Then a tiny firefly named Pip lands on his sleeve with a secret worth knowing: "a tiny hurt is quick to go."Together they find four Brave Little Steps - Ask how long, Breathe, Sit up tall, Count to five - and Remy discovers that being brave doesn't mean not being scared.- A warm read-aloud for ages 3-8- Built on honest timing, comfort positioning and counting - the techniques nurses and paediatricians actually use- Honest about the pinch, because a child who's told "it won't hurt" stops believing you- Rhyming verse that's easy and fun to read aloud- Includes a "For Grown-Ups" page with practical tips for parents- Bonus activity pages: a calm-breathing exercise and a colour-in brave badge- Part of the Brave Little Steps series - gentle stories that help children face common childhood fearsPerfect for a first vaccination, a check-up, a blood test, for anxious or sensitive children, and for any little one learning that they are braver than they think.