"A gentle picture book adventure about trying new things"
A first encounter with the ocean is unsettling for the child at the centre of this story, but paddling in a lake and then a river filled with friendly fish changes their perception, so that, ‘Maybe I’ll go in next time.’
Mama is there to share books about the oceans and offer reassurance that the water will still be there when the time is right. And sure enough, that days comes and with it a lifetime of fun in the water. The text is quiet and contemplative, calming against the blues and greens of the water-filled scenes.
This will be a lovely book to share and will be particularly appreciated by children apprehensive about trying something new. The message that it’s fine to go at your own pace is an important one and delivered clearly and sensitively.
The cool on my toes felt kind of nice. As Mama held me tight, I thought: Maybe I'll go in next time.
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The cool on my toes felt kind of nice. As Mama held me tight, I thought: Maybe I'll go in next time.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed I Will Swim Next Time and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
I Will Swim Next Time features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Featured Books for 3+ readers
Paperback, Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
I Will Swim Next Time was written by Emily Joof and published by Floris Books
I Will Swim Next Time has 32 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.
