I Will Swim Next TimeHardcover, 5 September 2023

A gently powerful story about taking your time with new experiences.

"When we went to a beach,

my tummy felt tight.

I really wanted to try,

but it still felt wrong inside.

Definitely... possibly...
Perhaps I'd swim - next time."

At first the big blue sea makes them feel small and scared. Then the child visits a lake and a river, and their fear of water gradually starts to ebb as curiosity begins to flow.

A wonderful book for any child who is feeling nervous about new experiences, with lyrical words by Emily Joof and bold, dynamic illustrations by Matilda Ruta.