This one is just as cute as the first book, It's Hard to be Good! The illustrations are super cute just as they were in the first one, cuter even. I think I liked the dialogue in this one more, though. Overall I would definitely recommend these books!

Preschoolers will love the flashy colors and perky rhymes!

Another cute book in the Ellie the Wienerdog series! Fun life lessons taught to children by a fun and lovable pup!

Not only is it hard to be good but, heavens, it's hard to swim! Ellie is happily playing along and comes to the end of the dock...NOPE not gonna go in the water! Until she gets a little surprise and realizes that with a little practice and help she can do it and have fun!

Again, lots of great illustrations and rhyming prose. I loved all the illustrations with Ellie in the water and with the other water creatures. The ending was pretty cute too, Ellie gets to share her learning with others!

I don't know about you but we've had dogs who have reacted both positively and negatively with regards to water. We love camping and are constantly at the lake fishing during the summer and one dog LOVED being in the water, she'd dive out in it and swim and have a blast. But our dog that we have now is a little adverse to the water. She really wants the stick at the edge of the water and does this bunny hop thing to get to it and come bounding out as soon as she gets her stick. The first time we saw it(and each subsequent time) we laughed until our sides hurt! I couldn't help but think about those memories while reading this cute story!

My family and I are really enjoying this series and will keep watching for more!

Definitely a fun series that I recommend for families with children and of course families with dogs (or even those without).

I received a copy from the publisher, Greenleaf Book Group, via Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

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What I thought would be a cute life lesson for my grandchildren in overcoming fear of water turned out to be quite a bit different. They rhyming was cute and well-done, as were the illustrations. I, however, had anxiety being in Ellie's imagination about all of the horrible things that could happen underwater. I just couldn't get past those things to truly enjoy the book. I won't be reading it to my grandkids.

I received a copy of this e-book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions remain my own.

This adorable picture book is the second lesson with Ellie the weinerdog. I loved the first one and I think this one might have it beat. With its beautiful illustrations and flowing story, it was just beautiful. I cannot wait to add these to my personal collection. I don't even care that they are far below my girls' reading level, they are so cute. Seriously loved everything about this adorable story.

This starts a bit darker and scarier than the first book in the series. I would recommend this for older children, maybe six and above. The illustrations are fun and beautifully done.
The story has a good lesson but may be too much for very sensitive readers the first time.
Once they know it has a happy ending they will be OK, but it is exciting scary until you are sure it all ends well.

Ellie, a purple weinerdog, thinks canines don’t belong in the water, but despite that Doggie is placed in some kind of swimming device and pushed in. Then she’s imagining all the things in the deep water that would enjoy a doggie snack before realizing there was nothing to worry about at all, just the opposite.
A cute little story told in rhyme; don’t be afraid to try out new things is what it’s basically saying. The artwork is exactly what you would expect.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5

Ellie the Wienerdog is adorably cute. In this second book of the series, Ellie finds herself with the precarious problem of learning how to swim. She is convinced she is going to sink, or possibly be eaten by the sea creatures that lurk under the waves.

In the end she discovers she can swim. She loves swimming!

This well-written children's book is fun and teaches children that new things are worth trying. Especially if you are convinced you cannot do it!

The illustrations are fantastic. Bright, colorful and perfectly compliment the story. This series is a great addition to a child's library to enjoy over and over again.

This is not showing up on my Kindle and I have tried downloading it twice. The other Ellie book featured as a Read Now won't even show up on my Netgalley shelf, nor anywhere on Adobe. Have they even been added yet?

Once again, thanks to NetGalley and Open Door Press for allowing this sneak peek into a new book by K J Hales.

The illustrations are bright and really wonderful. The rhymes fanciful and fun.

It's Hard to Swim is about Ellie the Wienerdog who is afraid of swimming. He wants to stay on solid land as he does not have gills and can not breathe under water. When her owners present her with a doggie life jacket she is still not sure, but when she is dropped in the water, it is either sink or swim. Because the life jacket keeps her afloat, Ellie learns to swim and has fun too. The illustrations are a hoot. They are cartoonish, colourful and show Ellie's dramatic side, including the scary world under the water. As Ellie learns that she can swim, she gains confidence. My grandson loved this story. He is taking swimming lessons so could relate to the story, especially the fear of sinking. This is a great story for toddlers and primary students who are trying to learn something new. It will teach them about overcoming fears, becoming confident and trusting their parents. A good book for family, class and school libraries.

I loved how bright and colorful this story is particularly how the illustrator makes the pictures come to life as if they’re full of action instead of just sitting on the page; you almost feel as if Ellie is actually swimming in the water, walking on the landing, etc. The darling story it tells about facing your fears, with lilting rhymed sentences, is perfect for us because I have a young daughter who is afraid of swimming so reading her a story about someone else being scared and how they got over it plus found some amazing adventures in the process has made her want to try swimming again.

The second in the Ellie the Wienerdog series, this is a delightful tale with vivid illustrations that are full of joy and fun. My wee two-year-old really enjoyed us reading it aloud. This time Ellie is not keen on the water, and worries what might happen if she falls in. What ferocious creatures of the deep might she encounter.

We enjoyed the first Ellie story, but I think this one steps up a notch. The rhyming verse is a wee bit better, with a good rhythm and plenty of fun in the story. The illustrations are full of action and colour, and really bring the story to life and give it a feeling of movement, not just static pictures.

A fun wee story that I think will be re-readable over and over, and bolsters a promising series.

I really enjoyed this book, its a lovely little story about a dog with swimming anxiety. He is worried about everything to do with swimming, that he will sink, get eaten by the fish in the water and really struggle and look silly. The story is about how to relax and take the help given and enjoy it - 4 stars from me.

This adorable book follows a wiener dog with swimming anxiety. He is worried he will sink, get eaten by the fish, etc. He was meant to run, sit, and stay, not dive, float, and swim. That is until he gets help from a doggie life preserver. It can help even the wimpiest of dogs swim and enjoy the water. This is a fun rhyming story with colorful illustrations. I can not wait for lesson 3.

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This is a really good book about a dog who doesnt like seimming before it knows what swimming is. A very good book for children who are scared to try something

A truly charming story with illustrations that will captivate children. I have a dachshund myself and I can just imagine him in this adventure. Lovely rhyming text, enjoyable to read. Ellie the Wienerdog encapsulates the idea that you must overcome fear and it may be to your advantage, but it is ok to be scared at first. A funny and absorbing read with a great life lesson thrown in!

My two year and six year olds loved it. I thought it was ok. But they're the intended audience.

Another great entry into the Ellie the Weinerdog series. This title offers enough fun and laughs to keep the little ones engaged while still teaching the lesson of overcoming fears. The illustrations are bright and amusing as Ellie's imagination runs wild. This is an all around great title with a good repetition of sounds and rhyme that will additionally support early reading skills.