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.

About the author

Dwayne Reed is America’s favorite rapping teacher from Chicago and the author of the picture book All Good in the Hood and the Simon B. Rhymin’ middle-grade series. He is known for his viral music videos and hit songs, “Welcome to the 4th Grade” and “Welcome to Kindergarten.” When he’s not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the US, or loving on his beautiful wife, Simoné, and their children. He invites you to follow him on Instagram @TeachMrReed.
 
Shamar Knight-Justice is an illustrator and educator based in Atlanta. He is most content eating pancakes, seeing kids explore their imaginations, and going on long walks with his wife and dog. Shamar invites you to visit him online at shamarknightjustice.com.
 

Product details

• Authors: Dwayne Reed
• Assisted by: Shamar Knight-Justice (Illustration)
• Publisher: Yen Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 6
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 02.07.2026
• EAN: 9780316462068
• ISBN: 978-0-316-46206-8
• No. of pages: 40
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Parents, JUVENILE FICTION / Sports & Recreation / Water Sports, Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Sporting stories (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Swimming & water sports (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE FICTION / African American & Black