Published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Summary:  It’s Pool Day!  A child and mother join the parade of families heading to the city pool.  After a quick stop in the locker room and a sunscreen rubdown, it’s time to head for the water, joining all kinds of other people who swim, float, or sit on the sides and chat.  There’s Marco Polo, racing, and swimming between friends’ legs, where kids feel like dolphins.  After one last cannonball, the family heads for home, happily making one more stop at the ice cream truck.  48 pages; ages 4-8.

Pros:  A fun slice of summer that perfectly captures the joy of swimming in a crowded city pool on a hot day.  Although the story is narrated in first person, it’s impossible to tell who the narrator is from the busy illustrations, and the diverse cast of characters will mean that many kids will see themselves in the story.

Cons:  I prefer my swimming a bit less crowded.