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