Swimming teacher and children’s author
Kris Splash & Buddy the Bubble
Stories and resources that help children, schools, swim schools, and nurseries build water confidence — with smiles and gentle guidance.
Browse the BooksFeatured Books
A Toddler’s First Splash: A Parent’s Guide
Buddy the Bubble: My First Splash
Buddy the Bubble: A Pool Full of Surprises
Why it helps
Our books blend gentle storytelling, reassuring rhyme, and real swimming-lesson insight. They support children, schools, and nurseries in practical, curriculum-friendly ways:
For Young Children
Buddy’s adventures reduce anxiety about water by introducing simple routines and celebrating small wins. Rhythmic read-alouds make bedtime calm and pool time exciting.
Curriculum alignment: EYFS — Communication & Language; Personal, Social & Emotional Development; Physical Development.
For School Swimming
Use the stories as a warm-up before lessons to reinforce safety cues, listening, and class routines with a trusted character voice.
Curriculum alignment: KS1 PE — fundamental movement skills, confidence in different environments, safe practice; supports PSHE themes.
For Nurseries
Perfect for circle time. Bright visuals and predictable patterns help toddlers discuss feelings, routines, and being safe near water.
Curriculum alignment: EYFS — Understanding the World (healthy practices); Expressive Arts & Design (story engagement and response).