Fagbøger for børn og unge: svømning og vandsport

"A coming-of-age story about transgender tween Obie, who didn't think being himself would cause such a splash"--

Pura Belpré Author Honor Award** Four starred reviews!**A powerful and expertly told novel-in-verse by about a 12-year-old Dominican American swimmer who is diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis by an award-winning poet.Aniana del Mar belongs in the water like a dolphin belongs to the sea. But she and Papi keep her swim practices and meets hidden from Mami, who has never recovered from losing someone she loves to the water years ago. That is, until the day Ani’s stiffness and swollen joints mean she can no longer get out of bed, and Ani is forced to reveal just how important swimming is to her. Mami forbids her from returning to the water but Ani and her doctor believe that swimming along with medication will help Ani manage her disease. What follows is the journey of a girl who must grieve who she once was in order to rise like the tide and become the young woman she is meant to be. Aniana Del Mar Jumps In is a poignant story about chronic illness and disability, the secrets between mothers and daughters, the harm we do to the ones we love the most—and all the triumphs, big and small, that keep us afloat."Beautiful in its honesty and vulnerability, this is a powerful story about dreams and bodily agency that sings from the heart.”—Natalia Sylvester, award-winning author of Breathe and Count Back From Ten

Neurodivergent Maudie is ready to spend an amazing summer with her dad, but will she find the courage to tell him a terrible secret about life with her mom and new stepdad? This contemporary novel is a must-read for fans of Leslie Connor and Ali Standish. A Schneider Family Book Award winner!Maudie always looks forward to the summers she spends in California with her dad. But this year, she must keep a troubling secret about her home life--one that her mom warned her never to tell. Maudie wants to confide in her dad about her stepdad's anger, but she's scared.When a wildfire strikes, Maudie and her dad are forced to evacuate to the beach town where he grew up. It's another turbulent wave of change. But now, every morning, from their camper, Maudie can see surfers bobbing in the water. She desperately wants to learn, but could she ever be brave enough?As Maudie navigates unfamiliar waters, she makes friends--and her autism no longer feels like the big deal her mom makes it out to be. But her secret is still threatening to sink her. Will Maudie find the strength to reveal the awful truth--and maybe even find some way to stay with Dad--before summer is over?

Sara embarks on her first SCUBA adventure to the wonderful islands of Maui & Lana'i. Dive in with Sara and her parents as they discover the amazing underwater world full of colorful fish and other beautiful marine animals!

A character-driven novel about the unlikely friendship between a 10-year-old boy and an elderly woman. The old woman badgers the boy into taking her sailing, but when the weather turns bad, it becomes a wild sail. It becomes the last trip before she goes into the hospital where she dies: but not before the two of them share memories of their last sail together. Hazel helps build the boy's confidence during a tough time in his home life. Both moving and joyful, Into the Wind is a poignant story about loss and love in a boy's life, and the surprising and sustaining bonds that can grow between the old and young.

Har du altid drømt om at være havfrue ligesom mig? Sådan bliver du en havfrue er et sjældent kig ned i en eventyrlig undervandsverden, fyldt med farverige fotos og masser af trin-for-trin-øvelser, så du kan lære at færdes sikkert i vand både med og uden hale.Dette er bogen til dig, der altid har følt dig forbundet med vandet og måske drømmer om at blive professionel havfrue. Her kan du lære at holde vejret under vand og bevæge dig som havets dyr eller forbedre dine svømmeteknikker, få inspiration til hjemmelavede kostumer og lære at lave din egen havfruehale – og meget andet.

Surfs up with Sid!Dive into the adventures of Sid the Seal as he surfs into the hearts of the people of Newquay!Proving that dreams come true... Even for Seals

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar American Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!Young readers will be inspired by Katie Ledecky—the world record-breaking American swimmer and two-time winner of the AP Female Athlete of the Year Award—as they read her Little Golden Book Biography and cheer her on at the Summer Olympics in Paris.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Simone BilesMisty CopelandJackie Robinson

In this middle-grade novel, Addie has to draw on all her resilience to look after herself and her little brother, Billy, when their mother, who struggles with depression and alcoholism, leaves unexpectedly.

Celebrity swim instructor, Michelle Lang, turns YOU into a hilarious water guru in her innovative and humorous book, "The Pool Water Doesn't Taste Like a Taco."Author and illustrator Michelle Lang is a "celebrity mermaid" and swim instructor to the stars. Michelle has appeared on Hallmark's Home & Family Show, KTLA, and is the author of the best-selling book, "A Mermaid's Guide: Empower Your Children in Water and in Life." (Endorsed by Kim Kardashian, Simon Cowell, and Robbie Williams.)Michelle is a graduate of Northwestern University, B.S. in communications. Since 2006, Michelle has taught over 10,000 swimming lessons and has been WSI (Water Safety Instructor) certified by the American Red Cross."Pool Water Doesn't Taste like a Taco," combines Michelle's 7 key swim principles with silly illustrations and goofy prose to help your child love the water.

"Led by author-fishing guide Dan Armitage of the Kids Fishing Fun Program, kids ages 6 and up go on a fishing adventure with every turn of the page. Step-by-step color photography shows everything kids need to catch the big one: the best beginner bait and tackle, key fishing skills such as rigging, casting, and reeling in fish, and tips on where to fish for crappies, bass, catfish, perch, trout, and more"--

The Afro Unicorns come together to help Divine overcome her fear of water.

An ambitious yet impatient little critter seeks adventure outside their cozy forest homeAdventurous little Rumie longs to sail down the stream and find out where it leads, but the water is too low for Uncle Hawthorne's boat. Suddenly, a ladybird floating on a leaf gives Rumie an idea--they should build a raft! With Uncle's help, the raft is built and plans are made to take it out the following day.When Rumie wakes up early the next morning, Uncle is still asleep. Impatient, Rumie decides to test out the raft on their own, but rain from the night before has made the current too strong, and they're nearly swept over a waterfall! Luckily, just as the raft capsizes, Uncle comes to their rescue. Rumie admits that they should have waited for Uncle instead of going out alone, and the pair spend the afternoon on the lake instead.Photographs of cuddly plush critters on a real-life forest backdrop bring Rumie's woodland adventure to life. This visually stunning debut by author and illustrator Meghan Marentette is a nod to the boundless resourcefulness and creativity of children, and a gentle lesson in practicing patience.

Dumper is faced with changing times. Moved aside for newer and younger boats Dumper is given one last challenge and one last opportunity. With a new crew and wild surf, can Dumper bring his best one for the last time?See Tuffduckbooks.com.au for other stories in the series. Suitable for ages three and above.Look for the new adventures of Tuff Duck and friends!

From her grandfather, a 12-year-old girl learns to love fishing in Cindy Sue and the Lunker Club. Although she discovers the sport is about more than catching fish, she also finds that battling a big one is "better than flying downhill on a roller coaster."Nature is beautiful. Go outside and see what you're missing. Fishing is exciting, not boring. Spending time with family makes everything more fun. Go fishing with friends and/or family and see what you've been missing!

"Seventeen-year-old competitive swimmer Tess Cooper grapples with the upheaval of her carefully planned future following an epilepsy diagnosis, and works to get back in the pool despite her doctor's advice or her disctracting feelings for the new guy"--

"As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam's always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home, not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world, but also because her parents run the center's sushi cafâe. She's the youngest swimmer on the team, but definitely not the slowest. Julia can't wait for Personal Best Day -- the most important day for all of the swimmers. If their times are good enough, they can enter a big regional swim meet. But then the worst thing happens. A sharp pain in Julia's ear reveals an infection and she's forbidden to swim for ten days. How can she get timed during Personal Best Day when she's not allowed in the water? Julia is desperate to get back in the pool, even if it means having to go behind her parents' backs in order to do so. But Julia's solution lands her in a sticky situation, and it's going to require the entire community center to come together to help her out of it!"--

"Weatherby is a fish out of water. When she lands a scholarship to the prestigious Boston School, she's excited to be in the same world as her dad, whom she's never met, and make real friends. But Weatherby has a secret she'll risk everything to protect, one that could destroy her new life. Every member of Jack's wealthy and privileged family has made their mark at the Boston School. Everyone, that is, except for Jack, who is entirely mediocre. He's desperate to prove his worth to his influential father. But Jack has a secret of his own"--

La vida está llena de decisiones. Pueden ser grandes o pequeñas. Algunas son fáciles, y otras toman más tiempo. ¡Pero asegúrate de seguir siempre tu corazón! Life is full of choices. They can be big or small. Some are easy, and some take more time. But be sure to always follow your heart! 2021 Golden Pinwheel Special Mention.