Tuesday, January 14, 2020

1, 2, 3, Jump! by Lisl H. Detlefsen and Madeline Valentine - ADVISABLE

1, 2, 3, Jump! by Lisl H. Detlefsen, illustrated by Madeline Valentine. PICTURE BOOK. Roaring Brook Press, 2019. $18. 9781626726819

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3)- ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE


1, 2, 3, Jump! covers the what ifs and how to's of getting into the swimming pool for the very first time.  First you need a suit. (No, not a three piece fancy dress suit!) You’ll need a cap. (No, not a baseball cap.) Some Goggles are helpful. (But flying goggles will not work in a pool full of water!) At your first lesson you’ll meet your teacher and other students.  You’ll learn how to blow bubbles. You’ll learn the rules.  But no one will make you get into the water until you are completely ready!

1, 2, 3, Jump! is the picture perfect book to help little ones understand and relieve their fears of swim lessons.  Humor as well as detailed explanation is used to help explain exactly what happens during a lesson.  The character that is cautious and afraid of the water is absolutely adorable!  The colors are bright and fun.  The story is educational and exciting. 

Reviewer: SL

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