Sergio is a penguin. He loves fish, soccer and water. He loves drinking water, bathing in water, spraying water, just about anything with water! But he has one big problem. He can't swim. So when his class takes a field trip to the ocean, Sergio must decide whether he should face his fear or avoid something he loves. When he sees his friends play, he realizes it's not worth being afraid. He jumps in and makes a big splash, into the water and into our hearts.

 

There are 32 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2008 by Little, Brown & Company .

Edel Rodriguez was born in Havana, Cuba. He left for America on a boat with his parents and sister when he was 8 years old. His drawings and illustrations have appeared in four picture books