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.