The Pool Is Cool by Reed, Dwayne
The Pool Is Cool by Reed, Dwayne

The Pool Is Cool

This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher follows a young son who helps his father...
$22.78 USD
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Author: Dwayne Reed
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
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The Pool Is Cool by Reed, Dwayne

The Pool Is Cool

$22.78
The Pool Is Cool by Reed, Dwayne

The Pool Is Cool

$22.78
Author: Dwayne Reed
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
This bounce-to-the-beat picture book by America's favorite rapping teacher follows a young son who helps his father overcome his fear of swimming.

Bloop. Dribble. Drip. Drizzle. Splish. Spray. Splash! I'm here with my dad in this cool swimming class! But I can tell something's wrong and that this isn't him, Cuz my dad makes every excuse not to swim. I wish I could convince him THE POOL IS COOL!

With rhyming text and vibrant illustrations that capture the essence of summer, this tender story about a father and son will encourage confident and reluctant swimmers alike to overcome their fears one stroke at a time.

Author: Dwayne Reed
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/16/2026
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 10.25h x 10.25w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9780316462068
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/23/2026
School Library Journal 04/01/2026 pg. 64
Kirkus Reviews 05/01/2026
Booklist 06/01/2026

About the Author
Dwayne Reed is America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago and the author of the picture book All Good in the Hood and the Simon B. Rhymin' middle-grade series. He is known for his viral music videos and hit songs, "Welcome to the 4th Grade" and "Welcome to Kindergarten." When he's not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the US, or loving on his beautiful wife, Simoné, and their children. He invites you to follow him on Instagram @TeachMrReed.

Shamar Knight-Justice is an illustrator and educator based in Atlanta. He is most content eating pancakes, seeing kids explore their imaginations, and going on long walks with his wife and dog. Shamar invites you to visit him online at shamarknightjustice.com.

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