A little rhyme. A shared conversation.
Read Hiccup’s poolside adventure aloud, then talk together about the rules in the pictures.
Meet your next Hiccups adventure
Safety and Life Skills
Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular
Safe Waters, Happy Hoppers: A Toddler's Guide to Pool Play
Big splash. Little swimmers. Important conversations.
A colorful rhyming adventure that introduces pool safety to children ages 3–5, together with their grown-ups.
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“Overall, this is a valuable tool for caregivers, turning learning safety into a shared experience.”
Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite · Editorial review
2025 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal + Purple Dragonfly First Place
Made for your kind of storytime
What makes this book special?
Grown-ups lead the way
Adult-controlled access, walking near the pool and knowing where to get out give you concrete topics to discuss.
Look a little closer
Colorful Hiccups scenes and a hidden-object challenge invite children to point, notice and join in.
Real pages. Little discoveries.
Imagine reading this together.
A few moments from Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular. Open a page for a closer look, then explore the sample at your own pace.
Independent perspectives
Recognition worth a closer look.
Children – Educational
Educational/Instructional
“Overall, this is a valuable tool for caregivers, turning learning safety into a shared experience.”
Editorial review of Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular
Beyond the book
Keep enjoying it together.
Optional activities and ideas to pair with storytime.
Pool safety mission packDirect download
Hiccup's Pool Safety Coloring Pack
Practice pool safety before the next swim day with five story-led Safe Splash missions.
Turns five essential pool rules into short trace, color, count, and talk missions led by Coach Hiccup.
- Age range
- Ages 3-5
- Related book
- Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular
- Activity type
- Coloring pack
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Hiccup's Pool Safety Promise
Circle the watched pool and repeat one simple promise before the next swim day.
Keeps adult supervision at the center of a short, repeatable preschool pool-safety talk.
- Age range
- Ages 3-5
- Related book
- Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular
- Activity type
- Pool safety reminder
Questions Parents Ask
What ages is this book intended for?
Ages 3-5, plus families with toddlers and early swimmers
Can we read it before swimming lessons?
Yes. Use it as a shared story and conversation starter before a pool visit or lessons. It does not teach swimming skills or establish that a child is ready to enter water.
What pool safety topics are in the story?
The story includes adult-controlled pool access, walking near the pool, taking turns, listening to grown-ups and knowing where to exit. Adults remain responsible for safety.
Does it teach children to swim?
No. This educational story does not replace close, constant adult supervision, barriers, qualified swim instruction or other appropriate water safety measures. No book makes a child drown-proof.
Does it include extra activities?
The book includes a hidden-object challenge. The catalog also lists bonus coloring pages in the paperback; check the edition details on Amazon before buying.
Where can I buy it?
Buy on Amazon using the link on this page. Amazon shows current editions, formats, pricing and availability.
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Another adventure to share.
Your next shared read
Big splash. Little swimmers. Important conversations.
Hiccup's Safe Splash Spectacular
Ages 3-5, plus families with toddlers and early swimmers
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