Ollie Octopus Learns to Swim

He can climb.

He can squeeze.

He can disappear against a coral wall in the blink of an eye.

But swimming?

That’s a little trickier.

When Ollie’s friends invite him to swim, he wishes he could join them. With help from Sarah Seahorse, a patient swimming teacher with a bright yellow whistle, Ollie learns to relax, push, glide—and keep trying when eight wobbly arms don’t always cooperate.

With humour, heart and a colourful Australian coral reef setting, Ollie Octopus Learns to Swim is a reassuring story about learning at your own pace, celebrating small successes, and discovering that everyone finds some things hard.

Perfect for children aged 5–8, especially those learning a new skill, building confidence, or discovering that there is more than one way to learn.