Together We Swim

by Valerie Bolling (Author) Kaylani Juanita (Illustrator)

Reading Level: K − 1st Grade

A joyful, encouraging ode to a mother and son's relationship and the unforgettable experience of a child's first swimming lessons.

Jumping into the water can be more than a little scary! But with Mom's steady arms there's no fear of sinking. With a kick, a splash, and his family's cheers of encouragement, one determined boy finds his groove, making waves in this fun-filled day at the pool.

Embrace the feeling of accomplishment in this joyous, reassuring story about perseverance and new experiences. With lyrical rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, Together We Swim is destined to become a family read-aloud favorite!

VIBRANT & JOYFUL: Rhythmic text paired with dynamically illustrated kicks, flutters, and splashes against a palette of deep blue create a bright portrait that is both encouraging and warm for any child learning to swim.

A HELPFUL GUIDE FOR NEW SWIMMERS: The perfect book for any child facing nervous excitement or trepidation about learning to swim!

THE JOY OF A FIRST SWIM LESSON: Who can forget the first time they learned how to swim? This book is a nostalgic nod for parents and one they will be eager to share with their young one learning how to swim.

A GREAT READ ALOUD: This lyrical, upbeat text is a great fit for story time in any household.

PERFECT GIFT FOR MOM: If you're looking for a Mother's Day gift or a birthday gift for mom, look no further! She will love the child/parent relationship portrayed in these pages!

Perfect for:

Mother's Day gift giving

Going-to-the-pool book for little ones approaching the big milestone of learning to swim

Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for books about swimming for kids

Teachers, educators, and librarians

Readers who enjoyed Jabari Jumps, Llama Llama Learns to Swim, and Hair Love

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Hardcover
$16.99

Kirkus

Warmly buoyant.
Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781797212494
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication date
August 15, 2023
Series
-
BISAC categories
JUV051000 - Juvenile Fiction | Imagination & Play
JUV013000 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | General
JUV032180 - Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation | Cycling
Library of Congress categories
Picture books
Stories in rhyme
Families
Family life
Swimming

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