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In this compilation of four separately published works, Gracie Laroo, the youngest pig on the Water Sprites, a medal-winning synchronized swimming team, gets a chance to perform at the Pig Jubilee, in a movie, on a cruise ship, as well as giving a motivational speech at her former school--all things which test her confidence and abiltiy to perform in the clutch.

Young Nurah reluctantly moves with her family from Karachi, Pakistan, to Peachtree City, Georgia, but, after some ups and downs, begins to feel at home.

Told in rhyming text, a young boy learns to swim in a pool with the example and encouragement of his family.

"Ingrid the Viking must face fierce competition to be named the strongest Viking. But can she win if she doesn't know how to swim?"--Provided by publisher.

"Bluey, Bingo, and Dad head to the pool. What could go wrong? Find out in this ... picture book adventure"--Provided by publisher.

Holly the hippo is fearful about going to the pool with her father and sister, but when Dottie's toy pig sinks to the bottom, Holly comes to the rescue.

To finish summer swimming lessons, Eugene brings out his superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, to confront the "Blobby Blob-Blob" at the deep end of the pool.

With his teacher's help, a boy begins to overcome his fear of swimming.

On a field trip to SeaPlanet, seventeen-year-old Arab-American high school swimmer River McIntyre has a chance encounter with Indy, a happy, healthy queer person, which sets off a wrenching journey of self-discovery, from internalized homophobia and gender dysphoria, through layers of coming out, affirmation surgery, and true love.

Otter is going to learn to swim at the beach--if she can get over her fear of the sea.