The Pool Is Cool - by Dwayne Reed (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"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 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, Simoné, 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.