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Learning to Swim
Books for Learning to Swim
Books for Learning to Swim – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
31 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Graphic Novels
Clear
Gym Shorts #2
Swimming with Sharks
Betty Hicks
Rita dreams of joining her friends on the swim team, but she must first master a difficult flip and shave seconds off he
Ages 6–9
Raymond #2
Raymond's Best Summer
Jean Rogers
Raymond thinks his summer will be a bore until he masters the swimming pool and stumbles into a real-life neighborhood m
Ages 7–10
Piddy Sanchez #2
Graciela in the Abyss
Meg Medina
A sea ghost and a mortal boy must team up in the deep abyss to stop a vengeful creator and his dangerous enchanted harpo
Ages 8–12
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Emily Windsnap #9
Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time
Liz Kessler
Emily Windsnap uses a magic stone to travel through time, racing to unite humans and merfolk to prevent a future of poll
Ages 8–12
Emily Windsnap #4
Emily Windsnap and the Siren's Secret
Liz Kessler
Half-mermaid Emily returns to her human hometown on a mission from Neptune to unite two worlds while unravelling the mys
Ages 8–12
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
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
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
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
Los Monstruos #1
Felice and the Wailing Woman
Diana López
Twelve-year-old Felice travels to a magical town to find her mother, the legendary La Llorona, and break the curses haun
Ages 8–12
The Girl in the Lake
India Hill Brown
For the child grappling with a fear of the water or trying to understand how their family's past shapes their present wo
Ages 8–12
Alice #11
Alice the Brave
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The summer before eighth grade is usually for relaxing, but Alice is determined to finally overcome her paralyzing fear
Ages 9–13
Junius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom
Allan Wolf
Thirteen-year-old Junius must face a family feud and a pirate mystery on a Louisiana lake when a massive industrial acci
Ages 10–14
Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
Ashley Herring Blake
For the child navigating the waves of grief after losing a parent, this moving story explores how to find magic and heal
Ages 8–12
Emily Windsnap #10
Emily Windsnap and the Crystal Caves
Liz Kessler
A mysterious crystal bangle leads Emily Windsnap and her friends into a high-stakes mission to unite the sea king Neptun
Ages 8–12
Real Mermaids #1
Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings
Hélène Boudreau
Jade just wanted a tankini, but she ended up with a tail. Now she has to navigate high school and a crush while uncoveri
Ages 9–13
Locked in Time
Lois Duncan
Nore arrives at her new stepmother’s Louisiana plantation and immediately senses a lingering aura of evil and a family s
Ages 12–17
Emily Windsnap #6
Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls
Liz Kessler
A beautiful island field trip takes a mysterious turn when a local myth links a ghostly ship to the lost city of Atlanti
Ages 8–12
Monster High: The Junior Novel #8
Great Scarrier Reef
Perdita Finn
A magical vortex transforms the Monster High ghouls into fish, forcing Lagoona Blue to face her deepest fears in a reef
Ages 7–12
Jake Maddox Sports Stories #10
Danger on the Reef
Jake Maddox
Sibling rivalry reaches a breaking point beneath the waves when Arjun’s overconfidence during a Fiji dive leads to a ter
Ages 8–12
The Usborne Book of
Windsurfing
Janet Cook, Penny Way
For the child eager to master the waves, this practical guide offers clear steps to build the skills and confidence need
Ages 10–15
In the Palace of the Ocean King
Marilyn Singer
A brave daughter must face her deepest fears of the deep blue sea to rescue someone she loves from the kingdom of the Oc
Ages 7–11
Go Activities
Go Paddleboarding!
Heather E. Schwartz
For the child curious about water sports, this guide builds confidence by explaining the gear, safety, and balance neede
Ages 6–9
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
