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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+

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

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Experiencing Poetry

For the young athlete who is just starting to find their favorite game. These simple poems capture the excitement of spo

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Princess Candy #1

The Marshmallow Mermaid

Halo McNightly must use magical candy to transform into sea creatures and stop a hungry mermaid living in a secret cave

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Outside the Lines Poetry at Play

Brad Burg

For the child who loves to move, these playful shape poems turn playground activities and sports into visual art that le

Ages 5–9

Cover of The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas

The Boy Who Swam with Piranhas

Stan flees his uncle's strange obsession to join a traveling carnival, where he must find the bravery to dive into a tan

Cover of Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

For curious kids fascinated by the deep sea, this guide reveals the incredible engineering and history behind how humans

Cover of Jack Splash

Tom Daley, Simon James Green

For the child who feels like they are at the bottom of the scoreboard and needs a reminder that their unique talents are

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Underwater Dogs

Puppy Pool Party!

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

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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 Dinosaurs Beware! A Safety Guide

Dinosaurs Beware! A Safety Guide

Stephen Krensky, Marc Brown

Dozens of funny dinosaurs find themselves in tricky spots at home and on the trail to show exactly how to stay safe duri

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Facing Your Fears

Facing Your Fear of Water

Heather E. Schwartz

For the child who feels nervous about getting their face wet or jumping into the pool, this gentle guide offers step by

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Jake Maddox Sports Stories

For the child learning to balance personal ambition with the needs of a team. Helps kids navigate the pressure of compet

Cover of Journey to Shark Island: A Shark Photographer's Close Encounters

Journey to Shark Island: A Shark Photographer's Close Encounters

Mary M. Cerullo

An underwater photographer shares heart-pounding stories and close-up views of the sharks patrolling the waters around C

Cover of Phantom Limbs

Otis finds himself caught between a grueling swimming dream and the sudden return of the childhood friend who shared his

Cover of The Last Thing You Said

The Last Thing You Said

For the teenager navigating the heavy waves of grief after losing a friend, and the complicated guilt that comes with fi

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Flying Over Water

Shannon Hitchcock, N. H. Senzai

For the child grappling with news of global conflict or witnessing unfairness, this dual perspective story builds a brid

Cover of Tiny Infinities

Tiny Infinities

Alice moves into a backyard tent to cope with her father leaving, finding hope in a swim team goal and a mysterious new

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 Mouse Goes Out

Mouse stays busy all year long, heading outdoors to try everything from summer swimming and camping to building a winter

Cover of The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports

Science Behind Sports

The Science Behind Swimming, Diving, and Other Water Sports

For the young athlete curious about why they float or how to swim faster, this guide dives into the physics of water spo

Cover of Imaginary Girls

Imaginary Girls

For the teen navigating a high-stakes, complicated relationship with a sibling where loyalty feels like both a gift and

Cover of Sergio Makes a Splash!

Sergio Makes a Splash!

Sergio is a water-loving penguin who has one major problem: he is terrified of swimming and has to face his fear during

Cover of The Neptune Project

The Neptune Project #1

The Neptune Project

Genetically altered to breathe underwater, a group of kids must navigate a dangerous ocean journey to find safety and a

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