Published by Chronicle Books

Summary:  A family is enjoying some time at the pool.  Mom, Dad, and the sister are all accomplished swimmers, but the youngest is still learning.  Short rhymes describe the action (“Toe dip/Side grip”) as he tentatively explores the water.  The other family members are encouraging, showing him the basics and staying nearby with a kickboard and noodle to keep him safe.  By the end, he’s learned how to move his arms and legs and is thrilled to be starting to swim.  They towel off, have a family hug, and “filled with pride/off I stride.”  40 pages; ages 3-6.

Pros:  A perfect summer book and an empowering one that shows a Black family that loves swimming and is making sure their kids know how to swim too.  I missed last year’s Together We Ride, which features the same family teaching the daughter how to ride a bike.

Cons:  Seems like June 15 would have been a better release date for this book than August 15.