A Swim in the Sea

Sue Whiting captures all the excitement of looking forward to experiencing something new, and all the trepidation ... Meredith Thomas's pictures are full of colour and movement ... This would be a great springboard book for pre-school children. * Bookseller+Publisher *
... This is a sweet, gentle story that explores the theme of fears and overcoming those fears. While it's a terrific choice for reluctant swimmers, it is also a great pick for young kids who are looking forward to their first summer on the beach. Special mention must be made of Thomas's superb illustrations ... she has captured the movement of water to perfection. * Babyology *
A Swim in the Sea intimately and affectionately encapsulates a special time in a child's life. * Magpies Magazine *
This quality, hardback picture book is a perfect way of introducing young children to the big, blue sea. * Bookrapt *
A Swim in the Sea is a superb little slice of summertime fun and perfect to read with pre-schoolers, beach lovers and those still slightly wary of the surf like me. * Boomerang Blog *
This would be a great springboard book for pre-school children. * Louise Pfanner *
A charming story of feeling safe, or overcoming a fear of the sea, this will have wide appeal to young children * ReadPlus *