swimming

Emily Windsnap lives on a houseboat near the ocean but is forbidden to swim in it by her overprotective mother. When her school offers swimming lessons, Emily finally gets to try swimming and she learns that she is half mermaid. The journey takes her on an exciting adventure of friendship and fun.

"On a field trip to SeaPlanet, seventeen-year-old Arab-American high school swimmer River McIntyre has a chance encounter with Indy, a happy, healthy queer person, which sets off a wrenching journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true love"--OCLC.

When five sharks go swimming in the sea, one by one they get into a mishap and the mother must call the doctor.

A small child learning to swim becomes familiar with the water through quiet lakes, friendly rivers, and family storytime before attempting a bigger body of water.

A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature.

"A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash"--Provided by publisher.

Truly Lovejoy's hopes for a perfect summer are dashed when she is sent to mermaid academy, complete with a sparkly tail, but she finds a new mystery for the Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes to investigate.

"With encouragement from her energetic dog, a hesitant child tries swimming at the beach in her own time and discovers a colorful world beneath the surface"--Provided by publisher.

A young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family.