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 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
July 2026
Make a Splash!
Check out the library's schedule of programs at https://www.volusialibrary.org and sign up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten™!
Pig Kahuna by Jennifer Sattler
Pig Kahuna
by Jennifer Sattler

Fergus is afraid to go in the water, but he and his baby brother Dink find a surfboard while collecting treasures along the seashore.
Leo Can Swim by Anna McQuinn
Leo Can Swim
by Anna McQuinn

Baby Leo loves the water, so his father takes him to swim class with the other toddlers.
Just One Wave: A Picture Book by Travis Jonker
Just One Wave
by Travis Jonker

Determined to catch a wave at the beach, Liam tries everything in his power to coax the still waters until finally deciding to make a wave himself.
Jabari Jumps: (A Motivational Story of Courage, Overcoming Fear, and Building Confidence - For Kids Ages 4-8) by Gaia Cornwall
Jabari Jumps
by Gaia Cornwall

Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.
Ladybug Girl at the Beach by David Soman
Ladybug Girl at the Beach
by David Soman

Lulu conquers her fear of the ocean when she remembers that Ladybug Girl can do anything, even deal with the sneaky ocean when it tries to steal her favorite pail for making sand castles!
1, 2, 3, Jump! by Lisl H. Detlefsen
1, 2, 3, Jump!
by Lisl H. Detlefsen
First swimming lessons can be exciting and terrifying, but this joyful and imaginative guide shows young readers how to conquer the pool. 
Chu's day at the beach by Neil Gaiman
Chu's day at the beach
by Neil Gaiman

Accompanying his family on a visit to the beach, Chu the little panda looks forward to playing in the sand and wading in the water while wondering how his colossal sneezes will impact the day. 

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