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.
“A happy school of little fish lived in a corner of the sea somewhere.”