Summary

When Baby is invited to her first pool party, she asks Mommy and Granny to teach her how to swim—but they don’t know how either! Baby’s family dives headfirst into learning to swim—together!

Baby, Mommy, and Granny excitedly pick out new swimsuits, and when they show up for their first lesson, Baby recognizes some friends from school! Coach Turtle gently teaches the class new skills, instructs fun water games, and even calms Baby’s fear of getting her hair wet. Readers will fall in love with Baby’s enthusiasm and the bond between her and her family. Baby Learns to Swim is about much more than just learning to swim; it shows readers that it’s never too late to try something new!

Teaches water safety and tips for beginner swimmers
Celebrates Black Girl Magic through a supportive intergenerational family
Themes of facing fears, trying new things, and perseverance

For more Clever Storytime books about trying new things, check out I Know I Can Do It/I Wish I Could Do It by Anastasiya Galkina or Boo and Peanut: Dog Training Disaster by Tammi Salzano.

Author Biography

Clever Publishing was founded in 2010 with the purpose of changing children's lives for the better. We create a world full of fascinating experiences for families through our books, games, sets, and series. Focusing on Pre-school and Edutainment, we've developed a wide range of innovative formats with modern teaching techniques. Kids love to read, touch, and play while learning, so our program includes products for all ages, including box sets; board books; puzzle books; learning flash cards; interactive coloring, activity, and word play formats; and boards games for the entire family. Our dream team - more than 100 employees worldwide - have a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of children's books. With this expertise, we present products that are fun, entertaining, and vibrant. We are modern and educational and strive to always emphasize the importance of first experiences. We connect to the needs of busy parents and aim to enrich the time spent with their children. Our goal is to make children - and their parents - happy!

Desiree “Des” Shirley, an experienced swimmer and lifeguard, works in Sports Venue Management, overseeing aquatic venues nationwide. She is a top-ranked United States Masters swimmer and a multi-award-winning member of Swim Fort Lauderdale, among many other swimming accolades! Des currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she enjoys photography and writing.

Kseniya Trefilova is a talented illustrator in St. Petersburg specializing in children's books, animation, and advertising. When she's not creating whimsical artwork, she enjoys rock climbing, exploring forests, and photographing lichens.

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