Discover the world of Bitty Baby--a special new friend to help girls ages 3 - 5 shine bright! These engaging tales are written by Newbery Honor winner Kirby Larson and illustrated by award-winning artist Sue Cornelison. In this story, a little girl and Bitty Baby are excited about swimming lessons--until they find out she'll have to put her face underwater. To ease their water worries, the little girl tells Bitty Baby a story about a brave little duckling, who teaches his brothers and sisters that practice makes perfect. Includes a "For Parents" section that focuses on the social and emotional experience of preschoolers and offers parenting tips.