Helping Children Feel Brave About Medical Care

Benny, Penny, and their medical friends help children understand infusions, PICC lines, ports, pumps, and more through fun, comforting adventures.

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Medical Experiences Made Friendly

We turn medical equipment and procedures into characters children can trust.

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Written by a Registered Nurse

Every book is created with medical knowledge, real experience, and a mother's heart.

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Built for Brave Kids

Our stories help children feel informed, confident, and less afraid during medical care.

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Inspired by Real Medical Journeys

Based on our family's experiences with home infusions, PICC lines, ports, and more.

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Education. Comfort. Empowerment.

Because every child deserves to feel brave when facing medical adventures.

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Meet the Author ♥

Michelle Marie Pinto, RN

Nurse. Mom. Writer.

With over 15 years as a registered nurse and a deep passion for helping children and families, I created Benny & Penny Adventures to make medical experiences less scary and a little more understandable through stories, friendship, and imagination.

As Seen In My Life ♥

  • Pediatric Nursing Experience
  • Patient & Family Education
  • Child Development Advocate
  • Amazing Kids Mom
  • Story Lover & Dreamer

♥ Meet the Real Family Behind the Adventures ♥

Michelle

Michelle

Nurse. Mom. Writer.

Hamilton

Hamilton

Dev. Dad. Publisher.

Charlie

Charlie

Lead Adventurer

Mary

Mary

Lead Adventurer

Penelope

Penelope

The Real Penny

Benjamin

Benjamin

The Real Benny

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