Mrs Pepperpot Learns to Swim - Author Alf Proysen

Join Mrs Pepperpot with A Delightful Splash and with a Tiny Twist!

In Mrs Pepperpot Learns to Swim, written by Alf Proysen and published by Penguin Random House, young readers aged 3–5 dive into another whimsical tale of a little old lady with a big secret—she shrinks!

Determined to learn how to swim, Mrs Pepperpot heads to a quiet woodland pool while the village children enjoy a picnic in the mountains. But just as she leaps into the water… she shrinks! The peaceful pond suddenly becomes a vast, wild sea. Luckily, a kind-hearted frog comes to the rescue, teaching her not just how to swim—but how to stay calm and keep going, even when things don’t go as planned.

This gentle and humorous 32-page picture book is perfect for read-aloud moments, celebrating courage, creativity and friendship.

Why schools love this book:

• Promotes problem-solving and perseverance in unpredictable situations.
• Engages imagination and empathy through magical realism and animal characters.
• Builds early comprehension skills with rhythmic text and sequential storytelling.

Explore more from the magical Mrs Pepperpot series at Contigo Idiomas:
Mrs Pepperpot Minds the Baby
Mrs Pepperpot at the Bazaar
Mrs Pepperpot and the Treasure