A tale of a family going to a swimming pool. A warm realistic story.
Bodley Head
1999
9780370325804
3+
A useful introduction to the swimming pool and a first swimming lesson. Presented in an easy to read format.
Oxford University Press
2007
9780198386438
4+
Very simple book showing how Freddie manages to stay afloat with his arm bands on.
Orchard
1998
9781860396748
2+
Scramble is an otter who can’t swim but, with encouragement from his sister, he gets there in the end.
OUP
2008
9780192727367
3+
Polar bear wants to swim, but it doesn't come easily. With lots of encouragement and reassurance he succeeds.
Deutsch
1996
9780590542142
3+
Tuck tries to think of excuses to avoid his swimming lesson. However, with the help of his toy spider, he manages to overcome his fears.
Clarion
1995
9780395654798
4+
Henry finds the splashing at the swimming pool alarming at first, but agrees to try out the water chute when Grandma says she will come too.
Puffin
2007
9780141382050
3+
Connie is scared of water, but her baby brother and sister love it. She manages to overcome her fears whilst discovering that lots of people have their own particular fears too.
Methuen
1996
9780416192674
7+