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rainbowbookworm's review
5.0
This colorful book took me back to my Caribbean childhood. We didn't have a municipal pool, but this captured what it felt like to be in the pool at the local water park in the summer.
_mjmp_'s review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
nsnyder22's review
5.0
I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher for my honest review.
This is such a wonderful summer book! Centered around the City Pool, what I love most about this book is that our narrator is unknown, so the child speaking can be any of the diverse kids in this book, ensuring that anyone can relate to this summer celebration of swimming. A wonderful book for anyone, but especially those who live in the city.
This is such a wonderful summer book! Centered around the City Pool, what I love most about this book is that our narrator is unknown, so the child speaking can be any of the diverse kids in this book, ensuring that anyone can relate to this summer celebration of swimming. A wonderful book for anyone, but especially those who live in the city.
librariandest's review
5.0
I love this! You are seeing everything through the narrator's eyes, but you don't see the narrator. What does the narrator look like? Could be anyone. The illustrations are dynamic and creative. Tremendous sense of place. The plot is just a typical pool day, but that can be an amazing day for kids. I'd love to see this win awards.
pagesofpins's review
4.0
Great illustrations, lots of observations about a day at the pool a kid will resonate with, and tons of different age groups/body types/skin tones represented.
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