The Pool Is Cool
$28.83
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
18 August 2026
Summary
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, thi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316462068 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0316462063 |
| Author: | Dwayne Reed, Shamar Knight-Justice |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 18 August 2026 |
| Weight: | 420g |
| Dimensions: | 260mm x 258mm x 12mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Reed sensitively acknowledges the anxieties that swimming often provokes in readers young and old while also speaking to the joys of the water, underscored by Knight-Justice’s rich use of patterns. An enticing invitation to conquer fears and leap into the water.”–Kirkus
“A young child who loves the pool helps a water-shy parent find the courage to learn to swim in this lively, reassuring picture book….Themes of overcoming fear, learning new skills, and supporting one another are handled with warmth and accessibility for young readers.”–School Library Journal
About The Author
Dwayne Reed
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.
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.
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