A Fish Like Me

From acclaimed author Jamie Sumner, 'A Fish Like Me' is a lyrical picture book that beautifully portrays a child's experience in swim therapy. The story follows a young boy who uses a wheelchair on land, but in the water, he discovers a boundless world where he can move freely and imaginatively. He transforms into various sea creatures, celebrating the unique ways his body can move and finding profound joy and self-acceptance. This book is perfect for ages 4-11, offering a heartwarming and empowering narrative about physical diversity, resilience, and the power of imagination.

In the spirit of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners and I Talk Like a River, this lyrical picture book from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner tells the story of a child in swim therapy and celebrates the ways differently abled bodies can move in the water. Under here, there is no top or bottom, no left or right— only fields of water to wander in as topsy-turvy as I like. Underwater, everything looks different—and every body moves differently, too. During swim therapy, a child discovers he can be anything: a catfish, a seahorse, a starfish cartwheeling across the universe. He finds the magic of moving in wholly new ways, just like he does on land in his trusty wheelchair.