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Swimming Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Swimming

47 books about swimming

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Leslie Patricelli Board Books

Doggie Gets Scared

Leslie Patricelli

For the toddler who is navigating big feelings about loud noises, shadows, or new places. This gentle board book helps l

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The Olympics Legendary Sports Events

Matt Christopher, Stephanie True Peters

For the young sports fan who wants to know how the world's biggest competition began and the legendary athletes who made

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Mr. Sillypants #1

Let's Go Swimming with Mr. Sillypants

M. K. Brown

For the child who feels butterflies in their tummy before a first lesson. This whimsical story uses humor and a wild dre

Ages 4–8

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Tom Daley, Simon James Green

For the child who feels like they are at the bottom of the scoreboard and needs a reminder that their unique talents are

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Mermaid School #3

Ready, Steady, Swim!

For the child who feels a flutter of nerves before trying something new or jumping into the water for the first time.

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Dive! The Story of Breathing Underwater

For curious kids fascinated by the deep sea, this guide reveals the incredible engineering and history behind how humans

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Edward in Deep Water

For the child who feels anxious about trying new activities or feels overwhelmed by the pressure of a social event like

Cover of Dangerous Don'ts With D

ABC Discovery #4

Dangerous Don'ts With D

For the parent of a curious toddler or preschooler who needs a gentle, memorable way to learn about household hazards an

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Truck and Loader

Helen R. Haddad

For the child who is fascinated by every passing construction site and wants to know exactly how heavy machinery works t

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Bunnies and Their Sports

For children discovering the fun of staying active, this playful look at athletic bunnies shows how exercise can be a jo

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Matt Christopher Sports

The Winning Stroke

Matt Christopher

For the child recovering from an injury or feeling unsure about a new physical challenge, this story follows a boy findi

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Matt Christopher Sports Classics

The Twenty-One Mile Swim

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels small or underestimated, Joseph's journey across a twenty-one-mile lake shows that grit and prac

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A Dog Named Sam

For families navigating the goofy chaos of a new puppy who doesn't quite know the rules yet, this story celebrates lovin

Cover of I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly

I Barfed on Mrs. Kenly

For the child who has ever felt like they want to disappear after a public mistake, this story helps navigate the big fe

Cover of Dolphin Baby!

For curious kids fascinated by the ocean, this gentle story follows a baby dolphin's first milestones, from finding his

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You Can Swim, Baby Duck!

For the child who feels hesitant about trying something new or getting into the water, this story offers a comforting ha

Cover of Little Bird and the Moon Sandwich

Little Bird and the Moon Sandwich

Linda Berkowitz

For the child who loves a silly misunderstanding and finds magic in the world around them.

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Lisl H. Detlefsen

For the child feeling nervous about their first dip in the pool, this gentle guide turns scary splashes into confident j

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Camp Confidential #2

Melissa J. Morgan

For the child feeling nervous about their first time away from home or navigating the complex social cliques of a new en

Cover of Rad!

For the child who feels nervous about trying a new sport or feels like a 'fraidy-cat' when things don't come easily.

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For the curious toddler ready to explore the world of numbers, this peaceful journey follows a mouse as he counts treasu

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Little Loon and Papa

For the child feeling nervous about trying something new, this serene lakeside story shows how patient guidance and a fa

Cover of Teddy's Busy Day

Teddy's Busy Day

For the toddler navigating the transitions of a busy day, from the excitement of preschool and swimming to the comfortin

Cover of Turtle's Race with Beaver

Turtle's Race with Beaver

Joseph Bruchac, James Bruchac

For the child encountering a neighborhood braggart or learning that using your head is often better than using your musc

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