Midwest Book Review on “Please Explain Vaccines to Me”

Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS!
www.lovinghealing.com
9781615996131, $29.95, HC, 44pp

Shots, injections, needles, and vaccines-whatever their purpose, they all hurt. More than half of children in the 6-17 year-old range report a strong fear of needles. Nearly 25% of adults do as well. This book is for those families who cringe at the thought of getting one.

For some children, getting a shot is a major ordeal. Ramped-up anxiety can lead to tantrums, meltdowns, outbursts and even fainting. That 30-second experience can be a nightmare for parents for and nursing staff alike. “Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS!” by Laurie Zelinger is vital resource will help to improve that dreaded scenario.

“Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS!” opens with an engaging story for children where rhyme, colorful illustrations and characters of diversity capture a child’s interest as they identify with a girl who has similar fears. The children’s section is followed by a comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers, based on empirical research as well as Dr. Zelinger’s decades of experience as a child psychologist, where she offers information and explicit solutions to help deal with the anxiety surrounding this common medical procedure.

Children will: Identify with the main character and her fear of shots; Enjoy the colorful illustrations and happy story ending; Learn coping mechanisms to deal with frightening situations; Feel supported by their parents who will know how to help; Reduce their anxiety and become more cooperative during medical visits. While Parents and Caregivers will: Understand the reasoning behind the fear of injections; Learn strategies to help their child before and during a medical visit; Be better able to comfort their child.

Made even more urgently necessary for parents and kids now that the Covid-19 vaccines are available for children ages 5-11, “Please Explain Vaccines to Me: Because I HATE SHOTS!” simply must be acquired by and made a part of every family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library Health/Medicine collections for children ages 5-12. It would be especially useful for physicians working with vaccine reluctant people who have been victims of the on-going and pernicious Anti-Vax misinformation campaigns that are resulting in a continuing Covid epidemic currently raging through the unvaccinated population of the United States and abroad.

Editorial Note: Dr. Laurie Zelinger is a Board Certified Psychologist with a specialty in School Psychology, and a Registered Play Therapist with over 45 years’ experience. She is a licensed New York State psychologist who, after retiring from a Long Island public school system, is now devoting her time exclusively to writing, consulting, and her busy private practice for children. As a highly respected child psychologist, she has contributed to nearly 200 venues regarding child development. She maintains an informative website at www.DrZelinger.com

Children’s Bookwatch: December 2021
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Diane Donovan, Editor
Midwest Book Review
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http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/dec_21.htm#HealthMedicine

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Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair: An Empowering Fairy Tale

978-1-61599-112-9
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Join Cinderella in a World Where Anything is Possible!


In a Kingdom far, far away lives Cinderella. As expected, she slaves away for her cranky
sisters and step-mother. She would dearly love to attend the Royal costume ball and
meet the Prince, but her family is totally dead set against it. In fact, they have gone so
far as to trash her wheelchair! An unexpected magical endowment to her wheelchair
begins a truly enchanted evening and a dance with the Prince. Can true love be far
behind?


  • This fairy tale demonstrates people with disabilities can overcome abuse
  • Children with disabilities finally have a Cinderella story they can identify with
  • In this version, Cinderella uses her own abilities to build a new future for herself
  • The connection Cinderella and the Prince share illustrates love surges past
    mutual attraction


    Acclaim for Cinderella's Magical Wheelchair

    "An inspiring and exciting read for children of all ages and abilities. Finally here is a book
    which shows that wheelchair-mobile children can achieve anything. A clever, modern
    twist on this traditional and much loved story."

    --Joanne Smith, TV Producer, Terry Fox Hall of Fame inductee, Gemini Award winner

    "This strength-based present day Cinderella story reminds readers that everyone, including
    someone with a physical challenge, can have the experiences and relationships
    they hope to have. This Cinderella found that 'success was of her own making'. A must
    have for every school library and therapy office."

    --Theresa Fraser, M.A., Child Psychotherapist and Play Therapist, author of: Billy Had To Move

    "A wonderful, upbeat, modernized version of a familiar fairy tale. Cinderella's physical
    disability is taken in stride, and life goes on regardless. I loved it!"

    --Dr. Laurie Zelinger, Child Psychologist, author Please Explain Anxiety to Me

    "A magnificent modern-day Cinderella story teaching children of all ages--about creating
    one's own success, happiness, and positive self-image while embracing life's challenges."

    --Sherry Jones Mayo, RN, EMTP, NCCN, author Confessions of a Trauma Junkie



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