Once upon a time, there lived a turtle called Mr. Turtle who lived in Marysville Forest. One day, Mr. Turtle was inside his large log home when he got a knock on the door.
“I wonder who that could be,” he thought as he went to answer the front door. “I am not expecting any company today.”
When he opened the door he found Mrs. Wolf, delivering the mail.
“Why, hello Mrs. Wolf!” greeted Mr. Turtle. “How are you doing today?”
“Hello, Mr. Turtle.” replied Mrs. Wolf. “I am doing well. I just have a note for you from Dr. Hedgehog. He wants you to come in today for your shot so you don’t get sick this year.”
“Oh, no! A shot!” Mr. Turtle said fearfully. “I hate shots! They hurt!”
“Now, now, Mr. Turtle. We don’t want you getting sick this year.” said Mrs. Wolf. “You best go in today and get that shot or you’ll get sick. It won’t hurt a bit, I promise.
“Okay.” replied Mr. Turtle. “I guess I don’t want to get sick. You promise it won’t hurt?” Mr. Turtle asked.
“I promise, Mr. Turtle. I will tell the doctor to take good care of you,” Mrs. Wolf assured Mr. Turtle. She walked down his path and out of sight.
Mr. Turtle grabbed his blue light jacket from his coat closet and proceeded out the door and to Dr. Hedgehog’s office to get his shot.
When Mr. Turtle got to the doctor’s office he was placed in an exam room while he waited for the doctor to come in and give him his shot.
A few minutes later, Dr. Hedgehog appeared in the exam room with the Mr. Turtle’s shot in his hand.
“Now there, Mr. Turtle,” said the doctor. “I hear from Mrs. Wolf that you’re afraid to get your shot?”
“Yes,” replied Mr. Turtle. “I’m afraid it will hurt.”
“Nonsense,” Dr. Hedgehog replied. “Shots don’t hurt! All you will feel is a small prick and a tingly sensation and then the shot will be over.”
“It will?” asked Mr. Turtle with excitement.
“Oh, yes.” said the doctor. “You won’t feel a thing. Now turn to your left for me and hold out your arm.”
Mr. Turtle did as Dr. Hedgehog asked and turned and held out his arm while the doctor gave him his shot.
“There you are, Mr. Turtle.” said the doctor.
“What?” said Mr. Turtle. “You’re done?”
“Yes, Mr. Turtle. I am,” said Dr. Hedgehog. I told you it wouldn’t hurt, didn’t I?”
“But, I didn’t feel a thing!”
“That’s good. Remember, Mr. Turtle, you should always get your shots from the doctor because if not you will get sick. I told you it wouldn’t hurt and it didn’t, did it?”
“No, I didn’t feel a thing,” replied Mr. Turtle as he jumped off the exam table. “You’re right, doctor. I’m glad that I came in today to get my shot. Now I won’t be sick all year!”
“See you next year, Mr. Turtle!” said the doctor.
“See you next year, Doctor.” said Mr. Turtle as he walked out of the doctor’s office back to his log home.

The End…