Doctor Bing: A Vaccination Story with stickers

Doctor Bing: A Vaccination Story with stickers

Genre

Non Fiction

Age range(s)

3+

Publisher

HarperCollins Publishers

ISBN

9780008475635

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

27-05-2021

Synopsis

A brilliant new Bing picture book about vaccinations for preschoolers that comes with stickers!


Bing has got his vaccination today. He can't wait to go to Dr Molly's clinic to get his injection and his special Hoppity Voosh sticker for being brave! But not all his friends are feeling as brave as Bing. Can Dr Bing help them?


A delightful story reflecting the reality of a pre-schooler's routine experience of vaccinations, the nervousness some feel and the key role stickers play in incentivising them. This is an upbeat book with Bing role playing and learning that vaccinations are nothing to be afraid of.

Reviews

Kyle

Doctor Bing: A Vaccination Story Bing is off to the see Dr Molly but before he goes, it is his turn to play doctor. Bing has lots of fun playing the part of doctor and even explains to Flop what a vaccination is and how it helps your body. This is done is such a way in the story that the readers and little ones listening will understand and learn about the importance of vaccinations.


Dr Bing even works wonders in reassuring his patient that it might sting but only for a little bit. Before long, it is time to leave for the doctors surgery so Bing can get his real vaccination. Having played and talked about, Bing almost skips to see Dr Molly and is in such as excited rush that he nearly pushes in front of Sula in the line. Bing notices Sula looking worried but explains that once she is done, she will get a super special sticker. Sula returns with a big smile on her face and a shiny sticker and now it is Bing's turn.


As expected, he is very brave and admits that it didn't hurt nearly as much as he thought it might. The only thing he is disappointed by is the sticker that he is left with. In the waiting room, Pando is worried about the injection and these worries are not helped by Bing returning with a sad look on his face.  Luckily, Bing reassures Pando that he is sad about the sticker and that the injection didn't hurt at all. Dr Molly is impressed with how good a doctor Bing is and returns with a special certificate just for him. Being a doctor, its a Bing thing.


This simple text will be loved by Bing fans as it follows the standard structure of the much loved episodes on Cbeebies. Vaccinations are also a hot topic currently with the global pandemic and addresses any questions young children may have based on what they are hearing in the news.  Children will be encourage by the fact Bing was so brave and in turn will want to play doctors too. The bonus of two full pages of stickers at the end of the books help make this a book a certain favourite for young readers.


24 Pages / Reviewed by Kyle Matravers 

Suggested Reading Age 3+

 

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