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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
Bernard Makes a Splash
Illustrated by Lisa Stickley
A timid pool manager must find the courage to dive in a global contest.
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Bernard, a shy swimming pool manager, secretly practices diving at night. When a high-diving contest for hounds is announced, he dreams of competing. Can Bernard overcome his fears and take the plunge? This charming tale explores the courage needed to embrace new challenges and the unexpected support that can help us soar.
From the publisher
A heartwarming story from textile designer and illustrator Lisa Stickley
Bernard has been the manager of the local swimming pool for a long time, and practices his diving at night when no one else is around. When his pool holds a contest for high-diving hounds from around the world, he hopes that he can work up enough courage to compete. This lovely story from the author of The Wobbly Waitressis a heartwarming tale about trying new things, even when we might need some help to find the courage to do them.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.4
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- April 7, 2020
- Publisher
- Tate
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781849766609
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