A Swim in the Sea
Age 3+
Picture Books
Will Bruno and his family have a perfect day at the beach?
Bruno was too excited for his jam toast. Today was his Big Day. Today, Bruno was going for a swim. A swim in the sea – the big blue sea. But will he be brave enough?
Creators
Sue Whiting started her working life as a primary school teacher with a special interest in literacy education and children’s literature. In 2005, Sue left teaching to pursue a career in children’s book publishing and is now Publishing Manager for Walker Books Australia. She is also a successful children’s author who has written picture books, chapter books and novels for teens. Her novel Get a Grip, Cooper Jones (Walker Books) is a 2011 CBCA Notable Book. Her latest books are Portraits of Celina, a tale of revenge from beyond the grave (13+), and a picture book, A Swim in the Sea, illustrated by Meredith Thomas. Visit her online: www.suewhiting.com
Meredith Thomas is an artist and illustrator who has been drawing and painting since graduating from RMIT in 1983. She has worked full-time as a freelance illustrator since 1991. Meredith applies her talents to a wide variety of mediums and formats, ranging from watercolour and scraperboard children's book illustrations, to painted murals, and pantone marker renderings for the advertising industry. A Swim in the Sea is her first book with Walker Books Australia.
Reviews
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
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