All I Want to Do Is Swim

Illustrated by Luisa Uribe
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Hardcover
$18.99 US
10.5"W x 8.75"H x 0.4"D  
On sale Apr 28, 2026 | 32 Pages | 9780593752395
Up to Kindergarten
Reading Level: Lexile AD430L | Fountas & Pinnell J

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A splashy, rhyming celebration of the joy, freedom, and confidence that comes with swimming.

Award-winning author and poet Marilyn Singer uses the beauty of nature to inspire young readers to find confidence and comfort in the water. As dolphins leap, ducks float, hippos dip, and pups paddle, children will be encouraged to embrace swimming with the same joy and courage shown by their fellow animals.

Perfect for both young swimmers and those just starting to dip their toes in, this book helps children connect with themselves, building self-assurance while fostering a love for moving in the water. A delightful, empowering read for any reader.
© Laurie Gaboardi
Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children’s books in a wide variety of genres. View titles by Marilyn Singer
Luisa Uribe is an illustrator living in Bogotá, Colombia. She was the 2018 recipient of the Society of Illustrators Dilys Evans Founder’s Award for The Vast Wonder of the World (Millbrook Press, Lerner Publishing Group), and has illustrated titles with HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Albert Whitman, and many others. Her art has been featured in Iberoamérica Ilustra, a catalog showcasing the best work by Spanish-speaking illustrators. Luisa’s primary passion is children’s books, although she is regularly inspired by the world around her and seeks ways to include these observations in her illustrations. View titles by Luisa Uribe
"A charming picture book for children anywhere on their swimming journey! This book will surely inspire them to take a dip." —School Library Journal

"The young protagonist’s every movement is imbued with emotion; readers will be charmed. . . Tender and uplifting." —Kirkus

"Turquoise and teal fill the pages’ smudgy, color-layered digital paintings, which feature an authentically watery glistening effect. The result evokes the cool, sensory pleasures of swimming." —Publishers Weekly

"A reminder to young readers that a shift in perspective and some open-mindedness can create opportunities for joy. . ." —Booklist


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A splashy, rhyming celebration of the joy, freedom, and confidence that comes with swimming.

Award-winning author and poet Marilyn Singer uses the beauty of nature to inspire young readers to find confidence and comfort in the water. As dolphins leap, ducks float, hippos dip, and pups paddle, children will be encouraged to embrace swimming with the same joy and courage shown by their fellow animals.

Perfect for both young swimmers and those just starting to dip their toes in, this book helps children connect with themselves, building self-assurance while fostering a love for moving in the water. A delightful, empowering read for any reader.

Author

© Laurie Gaboardi
Marilyn Singer is an award-winning author of more than 90 children’s books in a wide variety of genres. View titles by Marilyn Singer
Luisa Uribe is an illustrator living in Bogotá, Colombia. She was the 2018 recipient of the Society of Illustrators Dilys Evans Founder’s Award for The Vast Wonder of the World (Millbrook Press, Lerner Publishing Group), and has illustrated titles with HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Albert Whitman, and many others. Her art has been featured in Iberoamérica Ilustra, a catalog showcasing the best work by Spanish-speaking illustrators. Luisa’s primary passion is children’s books, although she is regularly inspired by the world around her and seeks ways to include these observations in her illustrations. View titles by Luisa Uribe

Praise

"A charming picture book for children anywhere on their swimming journey! This book will surely inspire them to take a dip." —School Library Journal

"The young protagonist’s every movement is imbued with emotion; readers will be charmed. . . Tender and uplifting." —Kirkus

"Turquoise and teal fill the pages’ smudgy, color-layered digital paintings, which feature an authentically watery glistening effect. The result evokes the cool, sensory pleasures of swimming." —Publishers Weekly

"A reminder to young readers that a shift in perspective and some open-mindedness can create opportunities for joy. . ." —Booklist


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