Lifetime previewAlex and the Diving Board Decision
At the pool, Alex worries about stepping off the diving board. With patient practice, steady breaths, and a friend’s cheer, Alex learns how to leap.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Courage & Confidence
Story guide
About this story
Young readers meet a memorable new challenge in Alex and the Diving Board Decision, a gentle adventure made for sharing aloud. At the pool, Alex worries about stepping off the diving board. With patient practice, steady breaths, and a friend’s cheer, Alex learns how to leap. Across 6 illustrated pages, children ages 4–8 can follow the action while exploring confidence, managing nervous feelings, trying again. A manageable challenge shows that bravery can mean speaking up, taking one small step, or trying again. It is designed for repeat reading, with approachable language, supportive illustrations, and ideas families can discuss naturally.
A little preview
The neighborhood pool shimmered like a blue mirror. Alex sat on the edge, toes skimming the water, and watched others jump from the diving board with whoops. Coach Sam smiled from the side and gave a calm wave, and friend Mira splashed below and promised to cheer. The board looked like a long, narrow bridge over a deep sea. Alex felt the whole world press down on the chest when even thinking about climbing the ladder.
What children can learn
- Confidence
- Managing nervous feelings
- Trying again
- Courage
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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