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I Do Not Like Water

By Eva Lindström
Translated by Annie Prime

By Eva Lindström
Translated by Annie Prime

By Eva Lindström
Translated by Annie Prime

By Eva Lindström
Translated by Annie Prime

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Hardcover $18.99

May 21, 2024 | ISBN 9781662620553 | 4-8 years

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May 21, 2024 | ISBN 9781662620546 | 4-8 years

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    About I Do Not Like Water

    Alf is scared of water—but he’s not about to let that keep him from enjoying summer with his water-loving friends. In this slyly humorous story, Alf creatively confronts his fears and comes up with a surprising solution.

    It’s the summer and everyone is out swimming under the sun . . . well, almost everyone. While all his friends love canoeing down rivers and splashing in the community pool, Alf would rather remain on dry land. This makes hanging with his friends difficult! What can Alf do to enjoy his summer as much as his splish-splashing friends, without getting so much as a single toe wet? 

    From one of Sweden’s most beloved children’s authors, I Do Not Like Water is an award-winning celebration of whimsical individuality and overcoming your fears.

    About I Do Not Like Water

    Alf is scared of water—but he’s not about to let that keep him from enjoying summer with his water-loving friends. In this slyly humorous story, Alf creatively confronts his fears and comes up with a surprising solution.

    It’s the summer and everyone is out swimming under the sun . . . well, almost everyone. While all his friends love canoeing down rivers and splashing in the community pool, Alf would rather remain on dry land. This makes hanging with his friends difficult! What can Alf do to enjoy his summer as much as his splish-splashing friends, without getting so much as a single toe wet? 

    From one of Sweden’s most beloved children’s authors, I Do Not Like Water is an award-winning celebration of whimsical individuality and overcoming your fears.

    Also by Eva Lindström

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    The Bridge
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    Also by Eva Lindström

    Mr. Krup's Pup
    The Bridge
    See all books by Eva Lindström

    About Eva Lindström

    Eva Lindström is one of Sweden’s most celebrated picture-book creators and the 2022 laureate of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Her award-winning books have been adapted for the screen and translated into numerous languages, including French, German, Chinese, and English.

    About Eva Lindström

    Eva Lindström is one of Sweden’s most celebrated picture-book creators and the 2022 laureate of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Her award-winning books have been adapted for the screen and translated into numerous languages, including French, German, Chinese, and English.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $18.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    May 21, 2024 | 32 Pages | 8-1/4 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781662620553

    Category: Children’s Books

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Astra Young Readers
    May 21, 2024 | 32 Pages | 8-1/4 x 11 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9781662620546

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    Praise

    ★ ”This is a refreshingly unsentimental and matter-of-fact take on being different, devoid of heavy-handed moralizing or intervention from adult characters. The children’s interpersonal dynamics and body language are left for young readers to absorb and ponder, and they’ll linger over both text and art—and be heartened by Alf’s trajectory. A delightful celebration of acceptance in all its forms.” —Kirkus Reviews


    “Vividly relaying intense early experiences of pain and of pleasure, Lindström (The Bridge) portrays a child who is comfortable with their own feelings and resourceful enough to hold space for them.”—Publishers Weekly

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