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Swimming Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
497 books about swimming
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle
David A. Adler
Gertrude Ederle refused to believe she was the weaker sex. After nearly drowning as a child, she trained until she conqu
Ages 6–10
Pocket Genius
Sports
DK Publishing
Detailed photos and fast facts reveal the rules, equipment, and secrets behind a massive variety of competitive games fr
Ages 8–12
Riptide
Frances Ward Weller
Riptide the dog loves the ocean so much that he works to earn his place alongside the human lifeguards on the sandy shor
Ages 4–9
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I Do Not Like Water
Eva Lindström
A boy who hates the water finds clever and whimsical ways to join his friends at the pool without ever getting wet.
Ages 4–8
The Chalet School #1
The School at the Chalet
Elinor M. Brent-Dyer
When a young girl starts a school in the Austrian Tyrol, she begins an international adventure that spans decades and mo
Ages 9–14
Bamboo
Bamboo at the Beach
Lucie Papineau
Splashing into the waves with Betty the monkey leads a tiny man named Bamboo into unexpected seaside adventures.
Ages 4–7
D.W.
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
Squish #1
Super Amoeba
Jennifer L. Holm
Squish is terrified of swim camp, but between his friend Basil's wild pranks and the inspiring bravery of a comic book h
Ages 7–10
Emma Every Day #8
Swimming Struggle
C. L. Reid
For the child who feels nervous about trying something new or managing a physical disability in a new environment, this
Ages 5–7
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
Sunny #4
Sunny Makes a Splash
Jennifer L. Holm
For the child navigating the first steps toward independence and the 'middle-school-curse' of a boring summer. Sunny fin
Ages 8–12
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
Daisy: The Duck Who Could Not Swim
Kai Lou
For the child who feels nervous about trying something new while their peers seem to do it with ease. A gentle guide to
Ages 3–7
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
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
Pool Boy
Michael Simmons
For the teenager grappling with a sudden change in status or family fortune, this story explores finding one's true self
Ages 12–17
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
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
The Winning Stroke
Matt Christopher
For the child recovering from an injury or feeling unsure about a new physical challenge, this story follows a boy findi
Ages 8–12
Edward in Deep Water
Rosemary Wells
A heavy snowstorm forces Edward to stay overnight at a friend's house, a situation that feels completely overwhelming to
Ages 3–6
