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A review by nicolejoerger
Swimmy by Leo Lionni
5.0
CALDECOTT- Ed 230
Swimmy is a story about a fish who lost his family to a giant tuna fish. The story follows the fish through his grief until he is reminded of all the beautiful things the ocean has to offer. When the fish meets a school of fish he knew he had to befriend them and tell them about all the new wonders he discovered in the ocean.
This book not only reaches out to children who have experienced loss but it also teaches the importance of friendship, teamwork, bravery, and empathy. I believe it is extremely important to reach out to the children who have gone through losses to let them know they are not alone. It is also important to instill empathy and compassion in students, which this book does beautifully. Swimmy shows the importance of bravery and teamwork which is beneficial for students to learn at a young age. It also teaches students how to find the good in every situation, and that they can accomplish everything they put their minds to.
Swimmy is a story about a fish who lost his family to a giant tuna fish. The story follows the fish through his grief until he is reminded of all the beautiful things the ocean has to offer. When the fish meets a school of fish he knew he had to befriend them and tell them about all the new wonders he discovered in the ocean.
This book not only reaches out to children who have experienced loss but it also teaches the importance of friendship, teamwork, bravery, and empathy. I believe it is extremely important to reach out to the children who have gone through losses to let them know they are not alone. It is also important to instill empathy and compassion in students, which this book does beautifully. Swimmy shows the importance of bravery and teamwork which is beneficial for students to learn at a young age. It also teaches students how to find the good in every situation, and that they can accomplish everything they put their minds to.