A Fish Like Me

Written by Jamie Sumner · Illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

A child discovers freedom and magic in swim therapy, moving beyond limits.

4.2 Goodreads · 136 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In swim therapy, a child explores a world without boundaries, where water transforms limitations into possibilities. As he imagines himself as a catfish or a starfish, he finds joy and freedom in movement, mirroring the independence he experiences on land with his wheelchair. Dive into a story where imagination and water create a universe of endless potential.

From the publisher

“A gorgeous celebration of swimming, disability, and imagination.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In the spirit of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners and I Talk Like a River, this lyrical picture book from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner tells the story of a child in swim therapy and celebrates the ways differently abled bodies can move in the water. Under here, there is no top or bottom, no left or right– only fields of water to wander in as topsy-turvy as I like. Underwater, everything looks different–and every body moves differently, too. During swim therapy, a child discovers he can be anything: a catfish, a seahorse, a starfish cartwheeling across the universe. He finds the magic of moving in wholly new ways, just like he does on land in his trusty wheelchair.

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