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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 in this beautifully illustrated picture book.

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A very realistic and relatable tale of childhood bravery...Well-suited to be read aloud, and for a group or class discussion on resilience and bravery, this accessible tale of courage is recommended. -- School Library Journal

Open, clear, inviting...A pitch-perfect portrayal of a summer day. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review A mix of playful and evocative elements...The emphasis on trying again after an unpleasant first experience is a useful one. -- Booklist A pleasant story with a little hidden lesson about taking a second chance...Recommended. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials A very realistic and relatable tale of childhood bravery...Well-suited to be read aloud, and for a group or class discussion on resilience and bravery, this accessible tale of courage is recommended. -- School Library Journal

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Julia Hansson is a children's book author and illustrator from Stockholm. She studied at Konstfack University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm and Tama Art University in Tokyo. She currently lives in Japan, where she has spent many years studying both illustration and the Japanese language. B.J. Woodstein is a Swedish-to-English translator and an associate professor in literature and translation at the University of East Anglia in England. She's also a writer and has translated many books, and she has a particular passion for children's literature.

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