Big bravery starts with tiny helpers — this joyful board book turns doctor's office fears into fascination, one super cell at a time!

Vaccines, part of the beloved Baby University: Baby Medical School series, explains how vaccines work by introducing little ones to their body's own "Super Helper Cells" and the incredible immune system powering them. Written by a molecular biologist and a physician-scientist, this playful board book pairs whimsical, colourful artwork with real science vocabulary to make immunology accessible for babies and toddlers ages 0–5. It's the perfect way to transform a trip to the doctor from something scary into something empowering.

Fear to Fascination: Colourful immune cell superheroes battling germs with humour and heart help children approach vaccinations with curiosity and courage instead of tears.
Real Science, Simplified: Genuine scientific terms and concepts — including how measles, flu, and COVID-19 vaccines work — are woven into playful, rhyming text that never talks down to young readers.
Expert-Authored: Co-created by Dr. Cara Florance (biochemist and molecular biologist) and Dr. Jon Florance (physician-scientist), parents can feel confident in the accuracy behind every page.
A Gift That Grows: Designed to spark a lifelong love of science, this book also includes parent-friendly tips for answering those big little questions like "Is this okay?"

About the Authors

Dr. Cara Florance, PhD, is a biochemist and mother with experience spanning astrobiology, cotton candy spinning, and radiation decontamination. She writes books to make science fun and approachable for families everywhere, believing that curious kids grow into brilliant thinkers.

Dr. Jon Florance, MD, is a father of four and a physician-scientist who transitioned from years of service in the infantry and special forces to a career as an orthopaedic surgeon. He spends his free time exploring the forests of the United States with his family — and making science a little less intimidating for the next generation.

Product Details

Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Publication date: March 15, 2020
Language: English
Print length: 24 pages
ISBN-13: 9781492694007
Reading age: 0–5 years

Vaccines (Baby Medical School) | Baby University Series