The Pool Is Cool

This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher follows a young son who helps his father overcome his fear of swimming.

Bloop. Dribble. Drip. Drizzle. Splish. Spray. Splash! I'm here with my dad in this cool swimming class! But I can tell something's wrong and that this isn't him, Cuz my dad makes every excuse not to swim. I wish I could convince him THE POOL IS COOL!

With rhyming text and vibrant illustrations that capture the essence of summer, this tender story about a father and son will encourage confident and reluctant swimmers alike to overcome their fears one stroke at a time.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/16/2026
ISBN: 9780316462068
Pages: 40
Size: 10.25h x 10.25w x 0.38d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/23/2026
School Library Journal 04/01/2026 pg. 64