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Swimming Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

497 books about swimming

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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A young boy searches for the secret to the perfect pool jump, eventually realizing that the best splash comes from embra

Cover of River Boy

As Jess helps her dying grandfather finish a mysterious painting, she encounters a strange boy in the river who might ho

Cover of Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island

Emily Windsnap #7

Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island

For the child who loves imagining secret worlds and navigating the tricky balance between keeping promises to friends an

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Stink #7

Stink and the Freaky Frog Freakout

Megan McDonald

Stink is terrified of putting his face in the water until a run-in with a mutant frog gives him the slimy boost he needs

Ages 6–9

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Victory School Superstars #1

I Only Surf Online

Carmen is stepping away from the computer screen to face the ocean waves during a school trip filled with surfing lesson

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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

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Third Grade Mermaid #1

Third Grade Mermaid

For the child who feels overwhelmed by school subjects that don't come naturally, this underwater diary offers a humorou

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George Brown, Class Clown #5

George’s magical burps always cause trouble, but a birthday trip to the water park might turn his uncontrollable outburs

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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.

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The Camping Trip

Jennifer K. Mann

For the child who is nervous about their first night away from home, this story explores how to handle the bumps in the

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What's the Point?

Does an Elephant Float?

For the curious child who loves bath time experiments, this book uses silly animal questions to explain why big things s

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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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Lady in the Water

M. Night Shyamalan

For the child who loves looking for magic in everyday places, like a backyard pool, and needs to see how everyone has a

Cover of In Too Deep

For the teen who feels like their skills go unnoticed, this high-stakes underwater thriller proves that being a 'history

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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

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Goldie Vance #2

The Hocus-Pocus Hoax

Curious teenager Goldie Vance teams up with a professional mentor to solve mysteries at the Florida resort where she liv

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Maisy Goes on Vacation

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

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She Persisted #16

Bethany Hamilton

Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Chelsea Clinton

For the child facing a major setback or physical challenge, this biography shows how one girl's grit and faith helped he

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Arnold of the Ducks

Mordicai Gerstein

A nearsighted pelican accidentally drops young Arnold into a duck nest, where he learns to swim and fly before his curio

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Jessica Goodman

For the teenager navigating the pressure of maintaining a perfect image while grappling with the weight of shared secret

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I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly

Cleo is mortified after getting carsick on the way to a birthday party, but showing off her diving skills might be just

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Natasha Preston

Esme and Kayla return to camp as counselors, but a dark secret from their childhood summers surfaces when they receive a

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Mary Ann Rodman

Six-year-old Lily has the perfect best friend picked out, only to find that the gap between first and second grade is ha

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The Stone Silenus

Melissa’s father was a poet who loved myths. A year after his death, a mysterious faun-boy appears, making her wonder if