When You Can Swim

Written and illustrated by Jack Wong

Discover the mysterious joys and fears of water as children learn to swim.

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48 pages· AD1100L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where children and families explore the wonders and fears of water. As they encounter sandpipers and waterfalls, they must confront their apprehensions and embrace the beauty of swimming. Will they find the courage to immerse themselves in nature's watery embrace? This poetic journey invites young readers to discover confidence and joy in the natural world.

From the publisher

A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature. In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water’s mysterious ways and resist learning to swim? Painting a compelling picture of the many joys and surprises that the water holds, artist and author Jack Wong has delivered an empowering, poetic journey that invites children to discover their confidence within to receive the warmth and wonder of the natural world.