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Swimmy — Content Guide for Parents

By Leo LionniRandom House Children's Books2017-01-17ISBN 978039955550332 pages
Swimmy

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

The gorgeous, Caldecott Honor-winning tale of a very clever fish by beloved picture book creator Leo Lionni.

Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger.

Winner of the 1964 Caldecott Honor, this beloved tale of a brave little fish has been a favorite to generations of readers.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Swimmy appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No explicit violence in the book. The narrative involves a small fish named Swimmy who survives a predator but does not depict violence between characters. No genuinely frightening content in the book. While Swimmy encounters danger, it is presented in a way that is appropriate for children and does not induce fear.

  • Does Swimmy have violence?

    No explicit violence in the book. The narrative involves a small fish named Swimmy who survives a predator but does not depict violence between characters.

  • Does Swimmy have scary content?

    No genuinely frightening content in the book. While Swimmy encounters danger, it is presented in a way that is appropriate for children and does not induce fear.

  • Does Swimmy have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. While some reviews mention moral lessons, they do not indicate any specific religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Swimmy have racial/cultural content?

    No explicit racial themes in the book. The story focuses on a fish's adventure and does not address race or racism as a central theme.

  • Does Swimmy have profanity?

    No profanity present in the book. The narrative is suitable for young children and does not include any inappropriate language.

  • Does Swimmy have climate change?

    No climate themes present in the book. While there are elements of nature in the story, it does not engage with environmental issues or activism.

  • Does Swimmy have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in the book. The search results do not indicate any themes or references to sexuality within the narrative of 'Swimmy'.

  • Does Swimmy have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a fish character and focuses on themes of teamwork and ingenuity without addressing gender dynamics.

  • Does Swimmy have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present in the book 'Swimmy' by Leo Lionni. The search results do not provide any relevant content related to LGBTQ+ themes in the book itself.

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