Snipp, Snapp, Snurr Learn to Swim

Snipp, Snapp, Snurr

by Maj Lindman

One summer, the boys went to the seashore with their nanny. Although they didn't know how to swim, Snipp and Snapp decided to go "sailing" in Nanny's washtub. Luckily, Snurr ran and got help from their friend Nick. One thing was certain after that―it was time for the boys to learn to swim! It took many lessons and a lot of practice, but in time Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr proudly showed their parents their new skills―and then they even won a swimming contest!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Summer

32 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1993

About the author

Maj Lindman (Mrs. Maj Lindman-Hulten) lived in Stockholm, Sweden. She attended the Royal Academy of Arts in Stockholm, and also studied art in Paris, France. She wrote and illustrated numerous children's books, but she is best known for her delightful tales of triplet girls Flicka, Dicka and Ricka and their boy counterparts, Snipp, Snapp and Snurr.

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Energetic young boys almost find themselves lost at sea precipitating the need for swimming lessons. As always, the wholesome triplets take it a step further and magically excel at swimming after a few short lessons. Still, a good example of the bad things that can happen all too quickly when out on the water.

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such a charming, idyllic story.

[Miss Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

(My copy was missing half of the first page.)

The boys are all taught how to swim by Nick.

I do enjoy them, but the illustrations are ... not all that they could be.

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

The boys loved this, especially since there are three of them. It's a nice little book that makes me want childhood back just a little bit.

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars!