The Pool Is Cool
Will be published approx. on 2. July 2026
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-0-316-46206-8 (ISBN)
Description
This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher follows a young son who helps his father overcome his fear of swimming.
Bloop. Dribble. Drip. Drizzle. Splish. Spray. Splash! I'm here with my dad in this cool swimming class! But I can tell something's wrong and that this isn't him, Cuz my dad makes every excuse not to swim. I wish I could convince him THE POOL IS COOL!
With rhyming text and vibrant illustrations that capture the essence of summer, this tender story about a father and son will encourage confident and reluctant swimmers alike to overcome their fears one stroke at a time.
Bloop. Dribble. Drip. Drizzle. Splish. Spray. Splash! I'm here with my dad in this cool swimming class! But I can tell something's wrong and that this isn't him, Cuz my dad makes every excuse not to swim. I wish I could convince him THE POOL IS COOL!
With rhyming text and vibrant illustrations that capture the essence of summer, this tender story about a father and son will encourage confident and reluctant swimmers alike to overcome their fears one stroke at a time.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Little, Brown & Company
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 4 to 6 years
Product notice
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 260 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
445 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-316-46206-8 (9780316462068)
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Dwayne Reed is America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago and the author of the picture book All Good in the Hood and the Simon B. Rhymin' middle-grade series. He is known for his viral music videos and hit songs, "Welcome to the 4th Grade" and "Welcome to Kindergarten." When he's not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the US, or loving on his beautiful wife, Simone, and their children. He invites you to follow him on Instagram @TeachMrReed.
Shamar Knight-Justice is an illustrator and educator based in Atlanta. He is most content eating pancakes, seeing kids explore their imaginations, and going on long walks with his wife and dog. Shamar invites you to visit him online at shamarknightjustice.com.
Shamar Knight-Justice is an illustrator and educator based in Atlanta. He is most content eating pancakes, seeing kids explore their imaginations, and going on long walks with his wife and dog. Shamar invites you to visit him online at shamarknightjustice.com.