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