Daisy Learns to Swim
Three-legged dogs swim differently. Watch Daisy learn a new way, just like in Daisy Dives In.

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Daisy relearns to swim, then saves a manatee who is different too.
On her first day home, Daisy jumps in the pool and nearly sinks. Three-legged dogs swim differently! With courage and help, she learns a new way to swim and then helps a struggling manatee with a disability like hers. A story about perseverance, water safety, and helping others.
Use it for perseverance and growth mindset, plus science links to buoyancy, manatee facts, and conservation. Includes water safety talking points.
Get the free teacher guideAdd 3 to 6 spreads here. Give each one a sentence of alt text: who is on the page, what they are doing, and how they feel.
The true story behind the book
We had to rescue Daisy twice on her first day. Here is the real video of her learning to swim.
Three-legged dogs swim differently. Watch Daisy learn a new way, just like in Daisy Dives In.
Today Daisy dives in on purpose.
Watch Patrick Carlson draw Daisy step by step. Pick connect-the-dots, tracing, coloring, or guide pages.
Start Draw DaisyOpens the Draw Daisy siteTwelve pages of mazes, a word search, coloring, spot the difference, and manatee facts.
Start Free Daisy Activity BookGrown-ups: opens the sign-up on Daisy's game site
For kids who feel different. Daisy learns that being different is what makes her special.

When her family leaves, Daisy feels worried and angry. Mom teaches her how to calm down.

Sometimes life feels scary, but helpers are everywhere.
Get notified (opens sign-up on Daisy's game site)