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Swimming Books for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Swimming Books for Ages 0–3

Whether your toddler is a brave water baby or feels a bit cautious about those first scary splashes, these 141 board books help make the pool feel like a safe place to play. We have collected these stories to help you turn bath time nerves into gentle confidence through simple rhymes and bright pictures you can share together during lap time.

137 books

Cover of 1, 2, 3, Jump!

Lisl H. Detlefsen

For the child feeling nervous about their first dip in the pool, this gentle guide turns scary splashes into confident j

Cover of Make the Team, Baby Duck!

Make the Team, Baby Duck!

For the child who feels nervous about joining a new group or trying a physical skill. This gentle story follows a little

Cover of You Can Swim, Baby Duck!

You Can Swim, Baby Duck!

For the child who feels hesitant about trying something new or getting into the water, this story offers a comforting ha

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Cover of Puppy Pool Party!

Puppy Pool Party!

Seth Casteel

Splashing, paddling, and underwater diving are the order of the day at this frisky, high-energy summer celebration for e

Ages 2–7

Cover of The Pig in the Pond

The Pig in the Pond

It is a sweltering day on the farm, and one hot pig is ready to break the rules. A sudden splash in the pond sends the r

Cover of I Want to be a Fish

I Want to be a Fish

Rosemary Harris

For the child who feels frustrated when they are told 'no' and finds escape in a vibrant world of make-believe.

Cover of Underwater Doggies Colors

Underwater Doggies Colors

For toddlers who love silly animals, these high-energy underwater photographs turn learning colors into a splashing good

Cover of Bunnies and Their Sports

Bunnies and Their Sports

For children discovering the fun of staying active, this playful look at athletic bunnies shows how exercise can be a jo

Cover of Find Spot at the Stadium

Find Spot at the Stadium

For the curious toddler preparing for their first big outing, this interactive adventure makes exploring a sports stadiu

Cover of Who Can Swim?

Sébastien Braun

Play a guessing game with colorful animals to see who can splash, paddle, and dive in this interactive lift-the-flap boa

Cover of Summer!

My Incredible World

For the child eagerly anticipating the magic of warmer days and outdoor play. This book celebrates the simple sensory jo

Cover of Seashore Baby

For the family preparing for their toddler's first trip to the beach. This gentle lift-the-flap story captures the senso

Cover of Otters under Water

Otters under Water

Dip below the surface of a quiet pond to watch two young otter pups frolic, play, and hunt for food in their watery home

Cover of When Your Elephant Comes to Play

When Your Elephant Comes to Play

A visiting elephant might ruin the kitchen and crush the bed, but he also happens to be the world's best hugger.

Cover of Pigs Ahoy!

For the child who loves silliness and chaos, this rhyming adventure follows a group of rowdy pigs taking over a cruise s

Cover of Maisy Goes on Vacation

Maisy First Experiences #12

Maisy Goes on Vacation

For the preschooler preparing for their first trip away from home. This gentle story demystifies the travel process, fro

Cover of What Sisters Do Best

What Do Best #2

What Sisters Do Best

Simple moments and gentle support fill the days of sisters who find wonderful and loving ways to care for one another.

Cover of Those That Float Those That Don't

Those That Float Those That Don't

Vibrant photographs of penguins, flamingos, and wild boars show which animals glide through the water and which ones sta

Cover of Little Bear's Little Boat

Little Bear's Little Boat

Little Bear realizes he has grown too big for his favorite boat and learns the gentle joy of finding a new, smaller frie

Cover of Beaches!

My Incredible World

For the child who is curious about the seaside, this vibrant guide captures the sensory magic and wonders of a day by th

Cover of Scaredy Bath

Zoë Foster Blake

For children who feel nervous about the noise and splashing of bath time, this silly role-reversal story shows that even

Cover of Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero

Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero

Anne Cottringer

For the quiet child who comes alive in their imagination, this story validates that being soft-spoken doesn't mean you a

Cover of The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp

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The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp

Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain

Brother and Sister Bear head to Grizzly Bob’s Day Camp for a summer of kayaking, soccer, and crafts in Bear Country.

Cover of Julián Is a Mermaid

Julián Is a Mermaid

Julián transforms a yellow curtain into a tail and a fern into a crown as he dreams of the magic and joy found in being

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