National Read Across America Day is on March 2nd! If you’re looking for some books to add to your bookshelf, consider some of our favorites below! Books are great tools to use to get your child excited for swim lessons, or to help ease any hesitations or fears they may have about them. Reading with your child is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them, so snuggle up together and have fun!
Ruby Learns to Swim
A delight for parents to read aloud, and for children to chant along, this gorgeously illustrated picture book will encourage all young children to discover the joy of swimming
Splash the water
Splash the water
Learn to swim!
Blow big bubbles
Blow big bubbles
Learn to swim!
This joyous, chant-out-loud picture book will encourage the most reluctant child to have fun in the water and learn to swim.
Froggy Learns to Swim
Zzzziiiinnngggg splash!
Everyone’s favorite frog learns to swim!
Frogs are supposed to be great swimmers. “Not me!” says Froggy, who’s afraid of the water. But with a little encouragement, some practice, and the help of a silly song or two, Froggy becomes an expert frog-kicker!
Saturday Is Swimming Day
New things can be scary — but as one endearing little girl discovers, it’s perfectly fine to take your time.
Swimming lessons are on Saturdays, and every Saturday one little girl has a stomachache. When she gets to the pool it’s loud, the floor is wet and slippery, and her swim cap is too tight. Her swimming instructor, Mary, says it’s OK to sit by the edge if she doesn’t want to get in the water this week. The next Saturday the girl has a stomachache again, but with Mary’s gentle encouragement, she eventually manages to make it into the pool to practice her kicks. Little by little, the girl’s confidence grows — until one Saturday comes around when she has no stomachache at all! In a charming and relatable story about trying something new, author-illustrator Hyewon Yum shows that sometimes a little bravery and a lot of patience are all you need to face your fear.
Leo Can Swim
Leo, Lola’s little brother from Leo Loves Baby Time, is back in a new adventure at the pool.
Leo and Daddy go to swim class where they kick, bounce, and dive like little fish. Joining other babies and their caretakers in the pool is a guarantee for unforgettable fun.
Llama Llama Learns to Swim
Llama Llama learns to swim in this sweet 8×8 based on an episode from the Netflix animated television series.
Look out, world–Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney’s best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. Our episode-based 8×8 tells the story of one of the most memorable (and sometimes scary!) milestones: learning to swim! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.
Splash in the Ocean
Press the buttons, and make a splash in the ocean with this fun, noisy board book!
Splash in the ocean with 10 sound buttons! Swim through the world’s oceans and learn about whales, seals, dolphins and more with stunning photography. Then press the sound buttons to hear all the splashing, singing, roaring and squeaking!
The Whale in my Swimming Pool
One sunny day, a little boy heads outside for a swim, but his pool is already taken . . . There’s a big whale in the water and it’s not budging! The boy tries everything to get the whale to leave. Nothing seems to work. Not fetch. Not tag. Not even offering his allowance. What’s a boy to do? Luckily, he comes up with the perfect solution: he decides to chill out on a spray of water over the whale’s spout. This colorful whale of a tale from the talented Joyce Wan is sure to inspire giggles from little guppies!
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