Bedtime story · 5 min read-aloud
The Gentle CheckupA bedtime story about dental health and managing fear
A young cat feels afraid of a dental visit. With a caring adult, patient clinic helpers, and the power to pause, the cat learns what will happen and completes a gentle checkup one small step at a time.
- 22 illustrated pages
- Ages 2–8
- Short & long versions
- In the Luna app
Talk about it after the story
- How did the hero feel at the start? Where in the body do you feel that?
- Who helped, and what did they say or do?
- Have you ever felt like that? What helped you?
- Which picture would you like to look at again?
About this story
| Themes | Dental Health, Managing Fear, Self-Advocacy, Trust |
|---|---|
| Length | 22 illustrated pages, about 5 minutes to read aloud (long version) |
| Ages | 2–5 (short version) and 6+ (long version) |
| The hero | Takes your child’s name and is a boy or a girl to match |
| Languages | English and Arabic |
| Access | In the Luna app; works offline once downloaded |
| Collections | Big feelings |
