Feel the freedom, wonder, and relaxation that comes from swimming in the most wonderful places.
Jack Wong has created a lyrical picture book that invites the reluctant swimmers to experience the joys of swimming.
The poem is written from the perspective of a parent to a child, as they share all the wonders of swimming in nature.
“When you can swim,
you’ll know how to float
just lying on your back
watching treetops drift by…”
The illustrations are bright and beautiful and look like painted pictures. The water is moving and bubbling at times, creating a realistic feeling of what it’s like to swim and go underwater. Wong represents different body types, races, and abilities as he introduces many different families from diverse cultures swimming together in beautiful places in nature.
Whether it’s floating on a lake, swimming alongside fish, going deep into the darkness under water, or feeling the waves of the ocean, you won’t want to miss these adventures!
This award-winning book was inspired by Wong’s own early fears of water and swimming. His perspective is empathetic and encouraging as he presents all the discoveries that can come from learning this new skill.
This book reminds us that we can all learn new things, and when we do, it opens us up to wonder and new possibilities.
If you’ve ever swam in a lake, pond, river, or the sea, When You Can Swim will bring you back to why you want to keep on exploring the water.
This book is a great summer read for young swimmers, or those who are afraid of dipping their toes in the water.
Helps with: learning to swim, overcoming fears of swimming, swimming in nature, discovering nature in lakes, ponds, rivers, and oceans, exploring the water, environmental awareness, and being mindful.