Splash! Bear Takes the Plunge
Bear 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. Bear stood at the edge, toes curled. The water looked so deep. ‘I can’t do it,’ Bear whispered. His knees were wobbling.
Benji the bear smiled kindly. ‘We’ll go slowly,’ he said. ‘First, just put your feet in.’ Bear sat on the side and dipped his toes. Splash! It was cool and nice.
Next, Bear stepped into the shallow end with a rubber ring. Tomas the turtle swam beside him. ‘I’ll stay right here,’ said Tomas. Bear kicked. Splash, splash, splash!
Day by day, Bear 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, Tomas cheered.
At last, the day came. Bear pushed off the wall and swam, all by himself, across the pool. ‘I’m swimming!’ he shouted. Everyone applauded. Bear 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 Bear do first?
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