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Learning to Swim
Books for Learning to Swim
Books for Learning to Swim – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
147 books
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Owl Diaries #14
Eva at the Beach
Rebecca Elliott
Eva is excited for sandcastles and seashells, but she is secretly terrified of sharks until a local legend helps her fin
Ages 5–8
Curious George
Curious George Goes Swimming
Margret Rey, H. A. Rey
George is ready to splash the day away at the local pool, but first he has to help his friend Lucy get over her fears an
Ages 4–7
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Pete at the Beach
James Dean
The ocean looks scary to Pete the Cat, but with his brother Bob offering a surfing lesson, he might just find the courag
Ages 4–8
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Cork & Fuzz #6
The Swimming Lesson
Dori Chaconas
Cork the muskrat is determined to host his best friend at his home, but first he has to help Fuzz the possum overcome a
Ages 4–8
Jabari #1
Jabari Jumps
Gaia Cornwall
Jabari has passed his swim test and is ready for the big board, but looking down from the top makes the water feel much
Ages 4–8
Diary of a Pug #10
Beach Pug
Kyla May
Bub the pug is terrified of the ocean, but he’s determined to find a secret treasure to make his best friend Bella smile
Ages 5–8
A Fish Like Me
Jamie Sumner
In the pool, a wheelchair is left behind and a child becomes a seahorse or a starfish. Swim therapy offers a weightless
Ages 4–8
Spot
Spot Goes to the Swimming Pool
Eric Hill
Spot feels a little shaky about his very first trip to the pool, but with some help from Mom and his friends, he is soon
Ages 1–3
Clifford the Big Red Dog #2
It's Pool Time!
Meredith Rusu, Norman Bridwell
Emily Elizabeth is heading to the water to help her big red dog find his confidence in the pool with a very special swim
Ages 3–6
Pete the Cat: I Can Read!
Scuba-Cat
James Dean
Pete the Cat is on a mission to find a tiny seahorse while scuba diving! Join his groovy underwater search to see what o
Ages 3–6
Pets Rule! #4
The Rise of the Goldfish
Susan Tan
An evil goldfish named Bubbles is plotting to flood the town, and only a tiny Chihuahua who is terrified of water can ra
Ages 5–7
Leslie Patricelli Board Books #26
Splash!
Leslie Patricelli
The sand, the waves, and a cold ice cream treat make for a perfect afternoon as Baby meets a new friend by the sea.
Ages 0–3
Leslie Patricelli's Baby Books
Doggie Gets Scared
Leslie Patricelli
From loud thunder to spooky shadows, the world can be big and scary, but Baby is always there with a snuggly blankie to
Ages 0–3
The Little Engine That Could
The Little Engine That Could
Watty Piper
When the big engines refuse to help, a small blue engine attempts to pull a heavy train over the mountain with sheer det
Ages 3–7
Sun Sand Sea Sail
Nicki Weiss
Swimming in the waves and picnicking on the sand fill this gentle story of a family enjoying the simple rhythm of a summ
Ages 3–6
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
When You Can Swim
Jack Wong
For the child preparing to dive into the world of swimming, this lyrical journey celebrates the confidence found in natu
Ages 4–8
Be Brave Little Penguin
Giles Andreae
For the child who feels hesitant about trying something new or feels physically smaller than their peers while facing a
Ages 2–5
The Animal Series #2
The Hippo Who Came to Swim
Priyanka Agarwal Mehta
Floating and splashing becomes a fun family event when a friendly hippo joins a toddler and their dad for a first trip t
Ages 0–3
The Adventures of Ralph & Reggie #1
Reggie's Big Splash
Karen Faulkner
Reggie the Shih Tzu has a big secret: he’s terrified of the water. With his best friend Ralph by his side, he finally ga
Ages 3–7
Tim and Humu (The Fish Who Taught Tim To Swim)
Don Swann II
Tim loves the sand but fears the waves until he meets a friendly Hawaiian fish named Humu. Together, they explore the oc
Ages 3–7
The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #3
Forget-Me-Not Lake
Poppy Green
Sophie Mouse loves her life on land, but when she can't join her friends for a swim at the lake, she wonders if being a
Ages 5–9
Bubbles... Up!
Jacqueline Davies
For the child who loves the magic of the water, this sensory-rich story captures the shimmering, underwater wonder of a
Ages 4–8
Lift-Off
Learning to Swim
Pam Holden
For the child feeling nervous about their first dip in the pool, this gentle guide celebrates the small steps of learnin
Ages 4–6
