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Swimming Chapter Books
Explore chapter books books about swimming for children.
234 books
Simply Science
Sinking and Floating
Natalie M. Rosinsky
Heavier objects don't always sink and light ones don't always stay on top—learn the science behind what stays up and wha
Ages 5–9
Emily Windsnap #1
The Tail of Emily Windsnap
Liz Kessler
A first swimming lesson reveals a splashing secret for Emily Windsnap, leading her into an undersea world of shipwrecks,
Ages 8–12
Boss of the Pool
Robin Klein
Resentment turns to self-discovery when Shelley reluctantly tries to teach a boy with a mental disability how to swim.
Ages 9–12
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Matt Christopher Sports Stories
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The Twenty-seventh Annual African Hippopotamus Race
Morris Lurie
Eight-year-old Edward hits the water for the greatest swimming marathon ever as he trains for a high-stakes, hilarious r
Ages 7–10
Native American Legends #4
Turtle's Race with Beaver
Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac
For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc
Ages 4–8
Safety Rules!
Safety at the Swimming Pool
Lucia Raatma
Learn the golden rules of the public pool, from sticking with a buddy to understanding the difference between the shallo
Ages 5–8
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
The Twenty-One Mile Swim
Matt Christopher
For the child who feels small or underestimated, Joseph's journey across a twenty-one-mile lake shows that grit and prac
Ages 8–12
Stotan!
Chris Crutcher
Four swimmers face a brutal four-hour-a-day training test. Stotan Week pushes their bodies to the limit and forces them
Ages 13–18
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Dive Right In
Matt Christopher
For the child facing a new challenge who feels paralyzed by the 'what-ifs.' Leo must find the courage to stand on the hi
Ages 8–12
Pebble Plus: Let's Move #3
Let's Swim!
Carol K. Lindeen
For the child feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about their first time in the pool. This gentle guide introduces wa
Ages 4–7
Otter #2
Otter Goes Swimming
Christine Webster
Jump into the backyard pool with Otter for a splashing summer afternoon in this simple story built for early readers.
Ages 3–6
Mr. Sillypants #1
Let's Go Swimming with Mr. Sillypants
M. K. Brown
Mr. Sillypants is so nervous about his upcoming swimming lesson that he dreams he has transformed into a fish.
Ages 4–8
Barely Floating
Lilliam Rivera
For the girl who feels her body doesn't fit the 'sporty' mold but refuses to dim her sparkle. Nat fights for her dream o
Ages 8–12
D.W. #1
D.W. All Wet
Marc Brown
D.W. is convinced she hates the water and demands a ride on Arthur's shoulders, but a sudden splash at the beach might c
Ages 3–7
Nervous Nigel
Bethany Christou
For the child who feels pressured to follow in their family's footsteps or is hiding a secret hobby for fear of disappoi
Ages 3–7
Teddy's Busy Day
Lone Morton
Lift the flaps to help Teddy move through his busy schedule of preschool and swimming lessons until it is finally time t
Ages 1–4
The Great White Man-Eating Shark
Margaret Mahy
Norvin looks remarkably like a shark, so he uses his acting skills to scare everyone out of the water until a real surpr
Ages 4–9
Victory School Superstars #1
There's a Hurricane in the Pool!
Jessica Gunderson
Kenzie faces a tough time at the Victory School for Super Athletes when she can't quite master her super strength during
Ages 8–11
Starfish
Lisa Fipps
Ellie is done living by the Fat Girl Rules; she is ready to stretch out like a starfish and claim her right to be seen,
Ages 10–14
Maisy's Pool
Lucy Cousins
The sun is out and the water is cool as Maisy and her animal friends gather around the wading pool for a perfect afterno
Ages 2–5
Lockie Leonard #3
Legend
Tim Winton
Lockie Leonard’s life is pure chaos as he balances puberty, his mother’s struggles, and the general weirdness of a famil
Ages 12–15
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
Great Moments in the Summer Olympics
Matt Christopher
Perfect for young sports fans who love discovering how legends are made, this collection celebrates the grit and glory o
Ages 8–12
Pigs Might Fly
Dick King-Smith
A runt piglet with weak front feet learns to swim with help from a duck and an otter, becoming an unlikely hero when the
Ages 8–12
Beautiful Stories #1
Mermaid
Cerrie Burnell
Luka longs to swim in the sea, but it is Sylvia, a girl in a wheelchair, who shows him how to glide through the waves an
Ages 4–8
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Young Adult
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Picture Books
(11)
Graphic Novels
(10)
Middle Grade
(9)
Early Readers
(8)
Poetry
(5)
Board Books
(5)
Swimming by Age Group
Swimming Books for Ages 0–3
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Swimming Books for Ages 12–18
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Swimming Books for Ages 4–7
(266)
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