I’d Rather Be Swimming!

I’d Rather Be Swimming! by Joan and Peter Leonard is a 56-page guide published by Archway Publishing on December 31, 2014. This book reflects the authors’ passion for swimming, particularly in teaching children the essential skills needed to enjoy this activity safely and effectively. It features original illustrations of Leo the Sea Lion and his friends, designed to engage young readers as they learn.
Readers will find a variety of activities and resources within this guide, including descriptions of seven essential swimming skills, safety tips, and fun water games. The book also includes rhymes that accompany the illustrations, progress sheets for tracking accomplishments, and a diary for recording swimming thoughts and memories. With access to online video resources, this guide aims to support parents, adolescents, and adults in developing their swimming abilities while emphasizing enjoyment and fitness.
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You’d be hard pressed to find anyone more passionate about swimming than Joan and Peter Leonard, who’ve spent most of their lives teaching others how to swim – especially children.
This activity-filled guide includes original pictures of Leo the Sea Lion and his friends that can be colored as skills are mastered. Other activities and resources include:
seven essential swimming skills and emphasis on safety, fun, and fitness;
how-to descriptions of all strokes, numerous skills, and many water games;
rhymes accompanying pictures;
progress sheets to track accomplishments;
diary to record swimming thoughts and memories;
access to online video
Whether you’re a parent with youngsters, an adolescent seeking to improve skills and learn new ones, or an adult who never learned how to swim, this guide will help you or loved ones progress while being safe, having fun, and being active in the process.
With the right attitude and practice, anyone can move forward and say with confidence, joy, and love of the water – “I’d rather be swimming “
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