How long does it take to read Swimmy?
Leo Lionni, Xosé Manuel González, Ignasi Centelles
Swimmy by Leo Lionni, Xosé Manuel González, Ignasi Centelles takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 1963. 32 pages, about 8,800 words. Written for children.
2 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 59 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 35 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 22 minutes |
The page count is the median across 46 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
(Age 3-7) (Pre-K to 2) ''A little black fish in a school of red fish figures out a way of protecting them all from their natural enemies.'' Deep in the sea there lives a happy school of little fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger. With its graceful text and stunning artwork, this Caldecott Honor Book deserves a place on every child’s shelf.
Subjects: Children's fiction, Friendship, fiction, Picture books, Fishes, Juvenile fiction, Courage
