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Luca Lashes Visits the Doctor by Luca Lashes
Series: Luca Lashes #6
Published by Luca Lashes LLC on November 22, 2012
Genres: childrens
Pages: 21
Format: ARC, eBook
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The doctor is not so scary when you know what to expect. Join Luca Lashes as he visits his doctor, braves a shot, and gets a cool band-aid for the road. This is a multilingual, educational eBook available in Chinese, English, French, Italian and Spanish. It continues the award winning Luca Lashes series about children’s ‘first’ experiences.

This sixth eBook in the series reintroduces Luca Lashes as he experiences his first doctor visit. Your child discovers how to be brave as Luca experiences the first round of shots that he will remember. Your child learns about the things he will see and experience on that first trip to the doctor’s office. The eBook includes parent suggestions and focuses on a relatable character.

Luca Lashes Visits the Doctor is written for children under four. The series promotes reading learning in children, and highlights key concepts to help children through new experiences. By combining original text with terrific artwork, it entertains while encouraging the joy of reading. It appeals to beginning readers of all ages. It is never too early to fall in love with language!
If you liked our eBooks, you will LOVE the other apps in the series! We offer the first app in the series—Luca Lashes, The Brown- Eyed Boy with The Magic Eyelashes—for FREE, so you can meet Luca and see what our series is all about。 Make sure to download it!

ABOUT THE BOOK

A charming picture book that helps ease young children’s fears about visiting the doctor, using imagination, honesty, and a little magic.

THE STORY

Luca Lashes is back, this time preparing for a doctor’s visit—a scenario that sparks fear in many little ones, especially when shots are involved. With help from his magical eyelashes and a clear, reassuring narrative, Luca faces every step of the appointment: waiting in the lobby, checking in, being examined, and yes, even getting a shot.

This story shows that bravery doesn’t mean being unafraid—it means doing what you need to do even when you’re scared.

THE CHARACTERS

Luca is the perfect role model for toddlers and young readers. He’s sweet, nervous, and completely relatable. His magical eyelashes give him the courage to face new experiences, helping kids imagine themselves doing the same.

Parents will appreciate the way the story normalizes fear while offering a calm, encouraging tone. It feels like a hug in book form.

KID-LIT FRAME

The illustrations are bright and engaging—perfect for holding the attention of kids during storytime. The narrative uses clear, simple language, ideal for ages 2–6.

What stands out most is the realistic approach: Luca admits the shot hurts “just a little,” reinforcing honesty rather than sugarcoating. This kind of transparency helps build trust and can lead to smoother doctor visits.

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This is a wholesome children’s book—no romance, just bravery and reassurance.

OVERALL THOUGHTS

Another win from the Luca Lashes series! This book is not only entertaining but also genuinely useful for parents prepping their kids for a checkup. It empowers young readers to face their fears and helps caregivers start those important “what to expect” conversations.

📚 Great for fans of Daniel Tiger, The Berenstain Bears Visit the Doctor, or Llama Llama books.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

The Luca Lashes series was created to help young children navigate “firsts” in life with the help of a brave little boy and his magical eyelashes. The books are available in multiple languages and formats.

🔗 https://www.lucalashes.com