Swim, Jim!
Published on 31. May 2022
Book
Hardback
40 pages
978-1-5344-8343-9 (ISBN)
Description
Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut picture book from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness.
Jim the crocodile is scared of swimming-or rather, of sinking. His family's swamp is just too deep, too dark, and too big. But maybe he could swim, if only there were a smaller swamp where he could try it on his own terms. Jim wiggle-waggles far and wide until he finds the perfect place.
With the help of some floaties and his sisters, Jim just might find the courage to face his fear and show everyone-including himself-that Jim can swim!
Jim the crocodile is scared of swimming-or rather, of sinking. His family's swamp is just too deep, too dark, and too big. But maybe he could swim, if only there were a smaller swamp where he could try it on his own terms. Jim wiggle-waggles far and wide until he finds the perfect place.
With the help of some floaties and his sisters, Jim just might find the courage to face his fear and show everyone-including himself-that Jim can swim!
Reviews / Votes
"A comically confident children's debut with a veteran's sense of timing and character...with an admirably light touch and assured mixed-media art." * Publishers Weekly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Simon & Schuster
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
f-c digital (case has separate art); spot gloss on jacket; coated stock
Dimensions
Height: 291 mm
Width: 243 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
524 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5344-8343-9 (9781534483439)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Kaz Windness
Swim, Jim!
E-Book
05/2022
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers;Paula Wiseman Books
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Kaz Windness is the author-illustrator of picture books Swim, Jim!; Bitsy Bat, Team Star; and Bitsy Bat, School Star, which received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and BookPage. She created the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends, which received a starred review and is a Junior Library Guild selection, and the Level 1 Ready-to-Reads Cat vs. Vac and Go! Go! Dino!. Kaz is also the illustrator of Ollie, the Acorn, and the Mighty Idea by Andrew Hacket and the author of When You Love a Book, illustrated by Heather Brockman Lee. When she's not writing or illustrating books, Kaz mentors children's book authors and artists at The Cuddlefish Academy and enjoys making deep-dish pizza. Kaz lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and Boston terrier. Visit her at WindnessBooks.com.