New things can be scary -- but as one endearing little girl discovers, it's perfectly fine to take your time.(goodreads summary)
It's Saturday morning and the little girl in this book wakes up with a stomach ache. It just so happens to be swimming lesson day. Reluctantly going to her first lesson, she sits on the edge of the pool the entire class and watches. The next week she had a very bad stomachache. With the encouragement and support from her instructor, the little girl soon realizes swimming might not be so scary after all.
Childhood fears can develop from a either new or different environment to a bad experience they may have encountered. If your child is reluctant or fearful of swimming this would be a good story to share. It demonstrates confidence building by trusting the instructor and children will connect well with the feelings of the main character. It could open up discussion about what they might be feeling themselves in a same situation. It might even be a great opener to a first time swimming lesson group so children know what to expect before going into the water as well. The colored pencil and watercolor illustrations are soft and gentle adding wonderful touches of expression with the story line. It evokes a sense of calmness while reading, just what you need before heading into that scary pool setting. I think this is a "just right book" for ages 3 to 7.~
Title: Saturday is Swimming Day
Author: Hyewon Yum
Pub. Date: June 2018, Candlewick Press
Genre: picture book
Hardcover, 40 pgs.