Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim
by Leonard/Shapiro
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Author: Leonard/ShapiroEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-05
ISBN: 0966861116
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Kimberly Press
Book Reviews of Stewie the Duck Learns to Swim
Book Review: A Must for Every Toddler - Reinforcement of Safety Rules
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a very basic story about a duck who isn't allowed to swim with the other ducks until he learns the rules. The main ideas of the story are repeated several times throughout the book and set to the tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. The song goes "Don't jump in 'til you learn to swim, cover your chest with a safe life vest. A grown up must watch you in the pool. You'll be safe if you learn these rules."
The book includes a CD that includes reading the of the story as well as different children singing the same song about five times. I did not give this book a five star rating because the children singing on the cd cannot sing and will make the hair on your back stand up if you are any bit musically inclined. There is one track on the cd that has all the kids singing together and is bearable to listen too.
Nonetheless, this book and cd are a favorite of my 2 and 4 year old girls (I would not recommend this book for anyone over six). I keep the cd in the kitchen all summer long and I play it while I get breakfast ready, especially on days that we go to the pool or beach. The girls especially love it because the book shows Stewie learning to swim at the YMCA where my girls are also taking swimming lessons.
Please note that this book only teaches safety rules and does not provide any instruction for swimming.
I will also mention that the author, Stew Leonard, the supermarket entrepeneur, got involved in water safety for children after his son drowned. This is an excellent tool for all parents to use to avoid this kind of tragedy. I strongly recommend it for every toddler.
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