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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator). …

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Paperback. Condition: New. "A useful resource for programs that encourage mindfulness and self-calming skills for young children" - School Library Journal"Useful and simple guidance for helping the preschool quiet their roiling emotions" - Kirkus ReviewsAn original singalong to help kids quiet their bodies and mind before bed.Quiet your mind, quiet your heartbeatQuiet your body and just breathe. Breathe Deep.Help kids relax for bedtime with this soothing original lullaby by Grammy®-winning artist Joanie Leeds. The gentle lyrics and calming music guide kids through a mindfulness exercise, bringing awareness to different parts of their bodies before they breathe deep and count from 1 to 10. QR code provides access to audio video animationLyrics lead kids through a simple, calming breathing exerciseEndnotes provide more mindfulness activities for winding down before bed. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. A 2026 Charlotte Huck Award Honor BookA 2026 Children's Africana Book Awards Best Picture Book WinnerA Bank Street College Best Book of the Year for 2026Featured on the NYPL's 2026-2027 "Vibrant Voices" list? "A wonderful story to show how it is possible to overcome our fears of doing something new by accepting help from others" - School Library Journal, starred review? "The love between Kwesi and his grandmother is both powerful and empowering." - Booklist, starred reviewKwesi doesn't know how to swim. and discovers his grandmother doesn't either! Can they conquer their fear of water together with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata?"How about we make a deal?" Nana rubbed Kwesi's head. "I will learn to swim, if you do.""Deal!"Kwesi likes spending time at the lake with his friends, except there's one tiny problem. he can't swim. But guess what? Neither can Nana Ruby! When she comes over for dinner one night, she tells Kwesi about when she moved from Ghana to the US and the history of segregation that kept her out of pools and caused a fear of water among many Black people."So I will never learn how to swim?" Kwesi asks. But Nana Ruby tells him they will call on the strength of Mami Wata, the sea creature of West African legend, to conquer their fears together. This touching intergenerational story teaches the importance of naming, acknowledging and facing fears.End notes include more information on West African cultures, including the Akan people, day names, and adinkra symbols.Teaches kids about the history of segregation of public pools and beaches in an accessible way. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. "A useful resource for programs that encourage mindfulness and self-calming skills for young children" - School Library Journal"Useful and simple guidance for helping the preschool quiet their roiling emotions" - Kirkus ReviewsAn original singalong to help kids quiet their bodies and mind before bed.Quiet your mind, quiet your heartbeatQuiet your body and just breathe. Breathe Deep.Help kids relax for bedtime with this soothing original lullaby by Grammy®-winning artist Joanie Leeds. The gentle lyrics and calming music guide kids through a mindfulness exercise, bringing awareness to different parts of their bodies before they breathe deep and count from 1 to 10. QR code provides access to audio video animationLyrics lead kids through a simple, calming breathing exerciseEndnotes provide more mindfulness activities for winding down before bed. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Minimal wear to cover. Pages clean and binding tight. shelf wear. bumped edges. Hardcover. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: New. A 2026 Charlotte Huck Award Honor BookA 2026 Children's Africana Book Awards Best Picture Book WinnerA Bank Street College Best Book of the Year for 2026Featured on the NYPL's 2026-2027 "Vibrant Voices" list? "A wonderful story to show how it is possible to overcome our fears of doing something new by accepting help from others" - School Library Journal, starred review? "The love between Kwesi and his grandmother is both powerful and empowering." - Booklist, starred reviewKwesi doesn't know how to swim. and discovers his grandmother doesn't either! Can they conquer their fear of water together with the help of the West African legend Mami Wata?"How about we make a deal?" Nana rubbed Kwesi's head. "I will learn to swim, if you do.""Deal!"Kwesi likes spending time at the lake with his friends, except there's one tiny problem. he can't swim. But guess what? Neither can Nana Ruby! When she comes over for dinner one night, she tells Kwesi about when she moved from Ghana to the US and the history of segregation that kept her out of pools and caused a fear of water among many Black people."So I will never learn how to swim?" Kwesi asks. But Nana Ruby tells him they will call on the strength of Mami Wata, the sea creature of West African legend, to conquer their fears together. This touching intergenerational story teaches the importance of naming, acknowledging and facing fears.End notes include more information on West African cultures, including the Akan people, day names, and adinkra symbols.Teaches kids about the history of segregation of public pools and beaches in an accessible way. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Kwesi is afraid of the water. When Nana Ruby confides that she is also afraid of swimming, they turn to the West African legend of Mami Wata to face their fear. Kwesi doesn't know how to swim . . . and discovers his grandmother doesn't, either! Nana Ruby tells Kwesi about the history of segregation that kept her out of pools, but also about the strength of Mami Wata, the sea creature of West African legend. Newly inspired, Kwesi and Nana Ruby make a deal to conquer their fear of the water. Endmatter includes cultural notes from West Africa. AGES: 6 to 8 AUTHOR: Kobina Commeh moved from Ghana to the United States as a teenager. He is an avid reader who loved to scribble sequels to books he enjoyed when he was six years old. He was inspired to write stories for children while raising his two daughters. He still scribbles in his spare time. He works as a foot doctor and lives with his family in California, USA. Barbara Quintino is a Brazilian illustrator and percussionist. She studied history, then architecture and urbanism, before realizing that what she really loves are the stories, the settings, and the connections to her ancestry. She has illustrated magazines, books for children and young adults, educational books, animations, and digital platforms around the world. SELLING POINTS: . INTERGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIP: Learning both family and cultural history helps Kwesi conquer his fears. . SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Naming, acknowledging, and facing a specific fear offers a positive example of managing emotions. . BLACK HISTORY AND CONTEMPORARY CULTURE: Acknowledges a painful history of racism but demonstrates cultural strengths and triumph over past trauma. . AFRICAN DIASPORA: Incorporates West African and African American mythology in a natural way. . EDUCATIONAL ENDNOTES: More information on West African cultures, including the Akan people, day names, and adinkra symbols. Kwesi is afraid of the water. When Nana Ruby confides that she is also afraid of swimming, they turn to the West African legend of Mami Wata to face their fear. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).…

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paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely. Quintino, Bárbara (illustrator).

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