Albie the Lifeguard

by Louise Borden

Book Overview

Albie gains the courage to go the distance at the town pool one summer in this delightful picture book with pastel artwork. Full color. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0590445863
• ISBN13: 9780590445863
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 9.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Louise Borden's Albie the Lifeguard

Louise Borden skillfully weaves crucial safety issues in the context of a beautifully illustrated delightful children's book Albie the Lifeguard. From being scared of the water Albie watches his friends on the swimming team, gains confidence in his swimming abilities, and becomes a lifeguard. Put this book on your list for gift giving occasions for a special child in your life. This book is a must read for anyone who is a child at heart who enjoys the water.

My favorite childrens book- we re-read it often!!

Albie is a great role model for all of us! I love reading this book to my children (8 and 11) as Albie has become like a part of our household- a great friend we can all rely on to remind us how we can be supportivbe to our friends and to ourselves. A great book- beautiful and fun pictures- it should be re-released..