Floating for Survival

By Olga Hyland

Floating for Survival

When three young turtles go for a swim, they meet their wise Aunt Goldie, who gently reminds them of the survival swim skills every child should know. With warmth and calm guidance, she teaches them the power of floating - to rest, feel confident, and call for help when it's needed most.

Floating for Survival is a heartwarming story that introduces young children to essential water safety in a fun, reassuring, and memorable way.

This book is designed for:
- Children ages 2 to 5, especially those just beginning water exposure or swim lessons
- Parents who want to introduce water safety at home in a gentle, loving way
- Swim instructors and caregivers as a tool to reinforce survival swim principles
- Families who live near water, pools, or take frequent vacations

What this book teaches:
- The #1 water safety skill: how to calmly float on the back
- How to stay calm, breathe, and wait for help if tired, scared, or in deep water
- That water safety is not scary-it's empowering and fun
- Builds confidence and trust for little ones before they ever enter the pool

Why it matters:
- Drowning is the #1 cause of death for children ages 1-4
- Most drownings happen quickly and silently
- Survival swim isn't just about swimming-it's about knowing what to do when things go wrong
- This book helps bridge the gap between education and action in a child's language

Unique features of the book:
- Written by a survival swim instructor actively teaching infants and toddlers
- Teaching tiny swimmers to float, breathe, and stay safe-through a gentle story they'll never forget
- Bright, colorful scenes follow a trio of turtles learning the gentle art of floating to stay safe
- Focuses on calmness, not fear-giving kids tools, not trauma

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FL2RDTXG
• ISBN13: 9798999584526
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Olga Hyland
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"