Dexter Learns to Swim
Dexter is afraid of the deep water, but a patient friend helps him take one little step at a time.
The swimming pool was huge and blue. Dexter stood at the edge, toes curled. The water looked so deep. ‘I can’t do it,’ Dexter whispered. His knees were wobbling.
Zane the deer smiled kindly. ‘We’ll go slowly,’ he said. ‘First, just put your feet in.’ Dexter sat on the side and dipped his toes. Splash! It was cool and nice.
Next, Dexter stepped into the shallow end with armbands. Xena the whale swam beside him. ‘I’ll stay right here,’ said Xena. Dexter kicked. Splash, splash, splash!
Day by day, Dexter did more. He blew bubbles. He floated on his back, looking at the ceiling lights. He even put his face in the water. Each time, Xena cheered.
At last, the day came. Dexter pushed off the wall and swam, all by himself, across the pool. ‘I’m swimming!’ he shouted. Everyone applauded. Dexter had never felt so proud.
The little lesson
Small steps make big things possible.
Let’s talk about it
- What is something you were scared to try?
- What did Dexter do first?
Finish stories to collect Dexter as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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