Welcome to the animal swim school! This cute picture book is the perfect first book of swimming.

Learn from your favourite animals how to blow bubbles like a sea lion, float like a platypus and much more. Each page includes simple instructions and cheerful illustrations, giving little ones the skills to become confident swimmers.

Swimming instructions are supplemented by fun animal facts. Did you know that otters hold hands while floating? Or that heavy elephants can actually float? Whether your child is a complete beginner or already a keen doggy-paddler, this is the book for them!

What are you waiting for? Let’s dive in!

Swimming is such an important life skill that everyone should learn. Animal Swim School is a brilliant way to encourage young people to get in the water, have fun and learn all about swimming. * Liz Johnson, Paralympic swimming champion and Youth Sport Trust athlete mentor *

Kate Peridot has written a range of picture book and non-fiction children’s books for curious and daring 3–11-year-olds. She loves writing text about animals and people that spark a quest for knowledge and sense of adventure in readers. She currently lives with her family in the sunny South of France but hops back to the UK regularly.

Samara Hardy has always loved to draw and knew from an early age that she wanted to make a career out of it. Samara is now an award-winning illustrator and designer who has worked with clients from across the globe, creating artwork for items ranging from greetings card and stationery to children’s books and homeware. She likes to spend her time doodling and drawing by the sea.