It's Swing Time
By Author / Illustrator
Abi Bi
Genre
Funny Stories
Age range(s)
3+
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
ISBN
9781836008736
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
23-04-2026
Synopsis
Join Ladybird on a joyful journey through every kind of swing imaginable in this playful picture book, brought to life with a unique, interactive reading format!
What kind of swing is it, Ladybird? Is it a friendship swing? A family swing? One that comes with a big hug or a sweet-smelling flower?
Follow Ladybird as she tries out all sorts of swings and meets lots of friends along the way. There's a friendship swing, a rainbow swing, a swing that dips deep underwater and another that soars high into the sky. There's even a sleepy swing that invites dreamy yawns . . . and one that proves to be just a little bit risky.
Designed in a dynamic vertical format that mirrors the motion of swinging, this book encourages young readers to turn, tilt and explore the page in surprising ways. And at the end, a special gatefold swings open to reveal the most exciting discovery of all: a swing where everyone is welcome.
Created by rising talent Abi Bi, winner of the 2024 Macmillan Prize for Illustration, this energetic celebration of friendship invites readers to swing along and decide which swing is their favourite.
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Reviews
Stephanie
It's Swing Time is a joyful picture book that celebrates friendship, curiosity and play! Abi Bi's vibrant illustrations portray different 'types of swings' with animal characters. Each swing has a different appeal - is it a yummy swing, or a family swing, so warm and snug?!
Young readers will love spotting different animals and working through the book, until the last page with an interactive pull-out spread. A really sweet picture book with a message of friendship and inclusion keep young readers engaged, while the interactive format encourages them to explore every page.
Warm, inclusive and full of charm, it's a delightful read-aloud for children and adults alike.
Picture book / Reviewed by Stephanie Gladdish
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