Swimmy
About this book
(Age 3-7) (Pre-K to 2) **''A little black fish in a school of red fish figures out a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies.''** Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. **Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger.** With its graceful text and stunning artwork, this **Caldecott Honor Book** deserves a place on every child’s shelf.
Reader Profile
3.9/5 · 22 readers · 32 pages · ≈ 36 min · Light
How long does it take to read Swimmy?
About ≈ 36 min — 32 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Swimmy?
32 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Swimmy?
It sits on the Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Is Swimmy in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Where does Swimmy take place?
It takes place in 1963-1991.
Who wrote Swimmy?
Leo Lionni.