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Balbina The Bear Learns to Swim

Balbina The Bear Learns to Swim

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Balbina the Bear Learns to Swim - English Edition

A Story About Courage, Confidence & Learning Something New

Join Balbina the Bear on an emotional learning adventure that helps children navigate the feelings that can come with trying something new while also introducing important water safety concepts in an approachable and engaging way.

Through relatable storytelling, supportive emotional conversations, and lovable HOPEiDONT characters, children are encouraged to build confidence, communicate emotions, and feel more emotionally prepared for new experiences around water.

This story helps create natural opportunities for families, educators, and caregivers to talk about:

  • fear and nervousness
  • confidence-building
  • patience and perseverance
  • trying new things
  • emotional regulation
  • water safety awareness

Designed to support both emotional learning and safety-focused conversations, this book helps children feel more capable, supported, and prepared while creating meaningful moments of connection between children and the adults guiding them.

Perfect For:

  • Families preparing for swim lessons
  • Swim schools and water safety programs
  • Classrooms and SEL activities
  • Therapy and counseling settings
  • Child Life programs
  • Community safety initiatives

This Book Helps Support:

  • Emotional confidence
  • Water safety awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Emotional vocabulary
  • Resilience through new experiences
  • Positive learning experiences

Includes:

  • Engaging HOPEiDONT story experience
  • Emotional learning moments
  • Interactive coloring pages
  • Conversation and reflection opportunities

IMPORTANT:

This is a PHYSICAL BOOK.

This item will be shipped directly to you.

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