Candice Jarrett’s No Pea in the Pool follows Sweet Pea, a tiny green pea who is excited when her friends Apple and Carrot show up at her door wanting to go for a swim. Rushing to join them, Sweet Pea grabs her inner tube and towel, gets plenty of sunscreen wiped on her by her mom, and happily says she’s ready to go. The group heads out in a big hurry. But along the way, Sweet Pea realizes she forgot to do something really important before she left. Shyness keeps her quiet as her eyes grow big, but she finally whispers her problem to Carrot, who happily guides her forward. When they arrive, they spot the pool rules sign where a funny spelling mistake accidentally uses her name. How will Sweet Pea get past her shyness and safely fix her bathroom emergency?

Candice Jarrett’s No Pea in the Pool is an adorable children’s picture book that talks about growing up with a lot of lighthearted creativity. Reading it is a breath of fresh air because it pairs a great lesson about using public restrooms with a clever exploration of pool safety and homonyms. Nidhom’s illustrations look beautiful, using soft, sunny colors and cute faces that will keep young kids engaged on every page. The story moves along at a perfect pace for short attention spans. It builds a nice little bit of anticipation while the characters enjoy their pool day. It’s wonderful to see a story where a guardian (like a lifeguard) is so thoughtful, giving calm guidance when a child feels a bit embarrassed. This lovely story easily matches good preschool ideas with bright artwork, making sure it becomes a favorite choice for cozy reading time. Very highly recommended.

No Pea in the Pool by Candice Jarrett starts when Sweet Pea is invited to go swimming with Apple and Carrot. After getting permission from Mrs. Pea, she picks her favorite towel and floaty ring. Her mother applies her sunscreen, and she is ready for the sunny day. On the way to the pool, Sweet Pea remembers she was meant to use the toilet before leaving home. She starts to get uncomfortable, but she can't stop anywhere outside. Carrot, her friend, tells her that there is a toilet at the swimming pool. When they reach the pool, Lemon Lifeguard is explaining the pool rules. One of the rules has a spelling mistake. What will little Sweet Pea do next?

I enjoyed reading No Pea in the Pool by Candice Jarrett, and it was worth my time. The story teaches an important lesson without feeling like a lecture. I read this book with my niece, and she enjoyed it. Sweet Pea is easy for little children to relate to because many have left home in a hurry only to forget something important. Carrot is also the type of friend we hope for our children to have. I like Carrot's calm responses. I smiled when Spelling Bee fixed the "pea" error to "pee." The correction was done in a way that teaches children the difference, and they will learn from it. Lemon Lifeguard's role was also important, and the book has lessons that will benefit young readers. These lessons will feel like an adventure for youngsters, and they will easily remember them after reading this book.