Mermaid School

Welcome to Mermaid School — where mermaids teach kids to swim!

From best-selling author and nationally recognized swim instructor Jon Alegria, this beautifully imagined story helps kids and parents learn the basics of swimming in a fun, exciting way. From floating to kicking, to jumping in with confidence — each page is a fun and practical step forward.

Perfect for:

• Kids ages 2–6
• Timid children overcoming the fear of water
• Parents who want to feel empowered teaching their child to swim
• Kids who love the water and can't get enough!

Why kids (and parents) love it:

• Exciting story that keeps kids engaged
• Emotionally prepares kids for learning to swim
• Builds confidence through story-based instruction
• Reinforces real swim skills taught by magical mermaid teachers
• Created by a swim school owner & best-selling author trusted by thousands of families

Whether you're reading it before swim lessons or just getting your child comfortable around water, Mermaid School turns swim prep into story time — and story time into skill-building.

Also Included: Mermaid School's Guide to Swimming!

A swim guide designed to help parents reinforce each lesson in the story with fun activities you can try in the bath or pool. These are the same tips and tricks top swim schools use every day.

"Welcome to Mermaid School
where mermaids teach you how to swim.
Do you want to be a mermaid too?
Then follow along and let's begin!"

KIDS LEARN BEST THROUGH PLAY: Each page creatively connects actual swim skills to the things mermaids like to do — the same techniques successful swim teachers use to get kids excited for learning to swim.

Coach Jon is here to cheer you on every step of the way! Let him know what you thought on Instagram @everybody.swims

We can't wait to see you swimming!