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"You can swim, Jim" invites readers into a calm, illustrated scene where Jim hesitates at the water’s edge. With encouragement, a splash brings an unexpected turn that lifts Jim’s confidence. The book is suited for junior and primary readers, blending light poetry with a simple story of overcoming angst about swimming.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Kaye Umansky
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