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A Halifax artist who was inspired by his own childhood fears of learning how to swim has written his first children’s book — encouraging kids to not be afraid of the water.
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Halifax artist encourages kids to overcome fears of swimming in new book
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A Paradise Built in Hell: The Extraordinary Communities That Arise in Disaster: Solnit, Rebecca: 9780143118077: : Books
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Bobby Overcomes His Fear of Swimming: The book will be an opportunity to connect parents with their children through the close and fun story it brings.: Herzog, Olga: 9798389249615: : Books
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Wong - Authors Out Loud
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