Maxine’s Critters Get the Vaccine Jitters is a new picture book for children 5 years old and younger who may be a bit nervous about getting vaccinated. Written by Jan Zauzmer, this rhyming story with brightly colored, eye-catching illustrations is sure to captivate young children. Maxine spends her morning getting her critters vaccinated before heading off for her own vaccinations — “It was a cinch, a super fast pinch!”

Check it out for a young child in your life, for an office library, or to donate to a local daycare or library: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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