No Swimming for Nelly

PreS-Gr 1—A sweet story about taking responsible risks under the guidance of a trusted adult. Nelly, a little pig, receives a swimsuit as a gift from her mother and she adores it! She loves the way she looks and insists on wearing it everywhere, for every activity, except the one for which it is intended. Unfortunately, Nelly is afraid of swimming and absolutely refuses to try it. Then one day, the piglet and her mother go to visit Nelly's grandmother. Delightfully, Grandmother has a whole case of swimming trophies, and promises to teach Nelly to swim just like her. At first Nelly is unsure, but after watching her champion grandmother go, she reluctantly dips her toes in and eventually allows her grandmother to teach her. Nelly is a natural! While the story is about Nelly overcoming her fears, there is also the subtle message that we can learn much from the previous generations and their accomplishments. The illustrations in this book were created with pen, ink, and watercolor, creating a warm, splashy feel.