Swim, Jim!

(Hardback)

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Jim the crocodile finds the courage to face his fear of swimming in this funny and charming debut picture book for fans of Jabari Jumps and Jean Reidys Truman!

Jim the crocodile is scared of swimmingor rather, of sinking. His familys swamp is just too deep, too dark, and too big. But maybe he could swim, if only there were a smaller swamp where he could try it on his own terms. Jim wiggle-waggles far and wide until he finds the perfect place.

With the help of some floaties and his sisters, Jim just might find the courage to face his fear and show everyoneincluding himselfthat Jim can swim!

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"A comically confident childrens debut with a veterans sense of timing and character...with an admirably light touch and assured mixed-media art." * Publishers Weekly *

Author Bio

Kaz Windness is an author-illustrator who loves to make her readers laugh. When shes not writing or illustrating books, Kaz teaches illustration at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design and enjoys making deep-dish pizza. Kaz lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, two children, and Boston terrier. Shes the author of picture booksSwim, Jim!andBitsy Bat, School Star. She also created the Level 1 Ready-to-Read GraphicsWorm and Caterpillar Are Friendsand the Level 1 Ready-to-ReadCat vs. Vac. Visit her at WindnessBooks.com.