SWIMMING

Going Swimming - GARLAND, S

A tale of a family going to a swimming pool.  A warm realistic story.

Bodley Head

1999

9780370325804

3+

At the Pool - HUNT, R

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+

Freddie goes swimming -  SMEE, N

Very simple book showing how Freddie manages to stay afloat with his arm bands on.

Orchard

1998

9781860396748

2+

Little by Little - STEWART, A

Scramble is an otter who can’t swim but, with encouragement from his sister, he gets there in the end.

OUP

2008

9780192727367

3+

Swim Polar Bear, Swim! - STIMSON, J

Polar bear wants to swim, but it doesn't come easily.  With lots of encouragement and reassurance he succeeds.

Deutsch

1996

9780590542142

3+

Tuck in the Pool - WESTON, M

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+

Harry and the Dinosaurs make a Splash - WHYBROW, I

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+