A Children’s Book in the Sky – Swimmy

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Jennie

And there it was,
flying high like a quiet beauty.
“Swimmy”
My beloved picture book.
The first book I read aloud to my preschoolers,
forty years ago.

Jennie

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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56 Responses to A Children’s Book in the Sky – Swimmy

  1. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    August 31, 2024 at 6:52 am

    Aha! I totally get that. Go, Swimmy!

    Best wishes, Pete.

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  3. johnlmalone's avatar johnlmalone says:
    August 31, 2024 at 7:38 am

    wonderful; I love children’s picture story books , still: read many to my kids and grandkids: never came across this one — but it looks good 🙂 may — in fact, I will — ask the library for a copy: I want to read it 🙂

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  4. willowdot21's avatar willowdot21 says:
    August 31, 2024 at 8:32 am

    A school of fish

    eat learning from the dish

    The perfect way to learn

    clever fish schooled well 💜💜

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  6. Jacqui Murray's avatar Jacqui Murray says:
    August 31, 2024 at 9:56 am

    That will change their lives, every time they tip their heads up.

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  9. D. Wallace Peach's avatar D. Wallace Peach says:
    August 31, 2024 at 10:48 am

    Love it, Jennie. Happy Labor Day weekend and Happy return to school. 🙂

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  10. Wynne Leon's avatar Wynne Leon says:
    August 31, 2024 at 12:24 pm

    Yes – I see Swimmy too! Thanks, Jennie!

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  11. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    August 31, 2024 at 12:27 pm

    Lovely to see Swimmy int he sky, Jennie. All the best as you start another magical year.

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  12. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    August 31, 2024 at 2:18 pm

    Love your book choices Jenny!

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  13. srbottch's avatar srbottch says:
    August 31, 2024 at 2:24 pm

    I see it! I see it! Wow! (I’m a kid, again!)

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  14. wordsfromanneli's avatar wordsfromanneli says:
    August 31, 2024 at 2:24 pm

    Old favourites never fade in popularity in our minds. I love old stories that were special in their day and are unforgotten even today.

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  16. laura bruno lilly's avatar laura bruno lilly says:
    August 31, 2024 at 11:39 pm

    Say, yeah, Swimmy has a friend in the sky!

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  20. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar Sue Dreamwalker says:
    September 3, 2024 at 1:24 pm

    I Hope more children learn to watch the clouds 🙂 it is something I still do.. And again congratulations on those beautiful 40 years of reading to children Jennie… Sending love xx ❤

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  21. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    September 3, 2024 at 9:39 pm

    Oh that’s perfect! I’ve never read Swimmy. Now you make me want to read it. I love picture books!

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  22. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan Riordain Geneviene says:
    September 6, 2024 at 11:48 am

    Jennie, thanks for letting us be a part of this warm memory. Hugs.

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  23. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    September 15, 2024 at 11:32 am

    Swimmy in cloud form! I just had to look up the plot for the book. Hurray for Swimmy saving the day with his smarts!

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