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Learning to Swim
Books for Learning to Swim
Books for Learning to Swim – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
108 books
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0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Maisy
Maisy Goes Swimming
Lucy Cousins
For the toddler who needs a little help understanding the steps of a new routine: this interactive book turns the proces
Ages 0–3
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
Safety Rules!
Safety at the Swimming Pool
Lucia Raatma
Learn the golden rules of the public pool, from sticking with a buddy to understanding the difference between the shallo
Ages 5–8
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
Ladybug Girl #2
Ladybug Girl at the Beach
Jacky Davis
Lulu brings her favorite ladybug costume to the seashore, where she flies kites, builds sandcastles, and finds the coura
Ages 3–6
Pebble Plus: Let's Move #3
Let's Swim!
Carol K. Lindeen
For the child feeling a mix of excitement and nerves about their first time in the pool. This gentle guide introduces wa
Ages 4–7
Mr. Sillypants #1
Let's Go Swimming with Mr. Sillypants
M. K. Brown
Mr. Sillypants is so nervous about his upcoming swimming lesson that he dreams he has transformed into a fish.
Ages 4–8
I Am Not an Octopus
Eoin McLaughlin
For the child who uses elaborate excuses to avoid new experiences, this goofy tale shows how admitting our fears is the
Ages 3–7
Aqua Boy
Ken Wilson-Max
For the child who loves the ocean from the shore but feels nervous about dipping their head under the waves.
Ages 3–7
