{"product_id":"marie-and-the-blue-whale-nari-shin-9791199735200","title":"Marie and the Blue Whale: A Story About Making Safe Choices Around Water","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarie and the Blue Whale - Hardcover Edition is positioned as an \u003cstrong\u003einstitutional early-years water safety instructional resource\u003c\/strong\u003e for children ages 3-8. The durable hardcover format is intended for classroom rotation, repeated read-aloud use, and school or library circulation. Developed by \u003cstrong\u003eNari Shin, Water Safety Education Specialist\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a contributor to early development discussions related to the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Aquatics Discover Water Programme\u003c\/strong\u003e, this resource is informed by internationally recognized water safety principles reflected in frameworks from the \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Health Organization (WHO)\u003c\/strong\u003e and World Aquatics. Rather than emphasizing speed or technical swim instruction, the book addresses what is often described as the \"cognitive gap\" in early childhood water safety. It supports children in learning: - When to pause before entering water - How to recognize changing water conditions - How to regulate emotional response - How to seek adult assistance appropriately - Why safety takes priority over object retrieval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe narrative progresses across multiple environments-including pool, ocean, and urban flood scenarios-to reinforce transferable safety thinking rather than isolated rule memorization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the core story, a structured \u003cstrong\u003eParent and Caregiver Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e provides discussion prompts, supervision cues, reinforcement strategies, and observational indicators. These tools support alignment between classroom instruction and home reinforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition is suitable for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Early learning classroom libraries - Grade-level personal safety modules - Pre-swim term preparation - School-wide safety initiatives - Educator-led SEL-aligned discussions - Institutional lending collections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resource has been featured across North American media, including AP News and Fox News, highlighting its structured behavioral approach to strengthening early cognitive water safety awareness. This edition does not replace professional swim instruction or active adult supervision. It functions as a complementary behavioral awareness tool within a broader aquatic safety framework. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nari Shin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9791199735200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e World Drowning Prevention\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d","brand":"Nari Shin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48588453740799,"sku":"9791199735200","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/marie-and-the-blue-whale-nari-shin-9791199735200","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}