Becoming a Fishy
A gentle first splash into swimming
Written by an ISR Master Instructor who’s taught 1,000+ kids to be safe in the water.
A story kids adore
Follow little Lucy’s journey to “becoming a fishy” – playful, warm, and full of heart.
Builds water confidence
Turns fear of the water into excitement, making those first lessons so much easier.
Find the rubber ducky
A little rubber ducky hides on every spread – can your little fishy find them all?
Take a peek inside
A few pages from Lucy’s journey, illustrated by Ilya Fortuna.
…and there’s plenty more of Lucy’s journey, 36 illustrated pages in all.
Meet the author – Brad Hurvitz
ISR Master Instructor and founder of My Baby Swims in San Diego, voted “Best Swim School in San Diego” (San Diego Magazine, 2025). Brad has spent years teaching infants and toddlers real water-survival skills, and “Becoming a Fishy” brings that same warmth and expertise to the page. Art by Ilya Fortuna.
Ordering for your school or program? 🏫
Swim schools, ISR instructors, pediatric offices and libraries – get “Becoming a Fishy” in bulk (50+ copies) at wholesale pricing. Perfect for welcome packs and waiting rooms.
or email us directly: b.hurvitz@infantswim.com
Ready to make a little fishy? 🐠
Get your copy of Becoming a Fishy on Amazon today.
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