This book is comprised of three stories: - The love of family - Making tough decisions Christopher goes to live with his grandparents - Christopher learns to swim 1. Beginning Reading Short sentences, easy words and word repetition, real-life illustrations. Preschool-Kindergarten 2. Reading Together Longer sentences, basic vocabulary, for children who recognize familiar words and sound out new words with help. Stories that engage for developing reading skills. Preschool-Grade 1 3. Independent Reading Attractive Topics, Stimulating Vocabulary, for children who are ready to read on their own. Grades 1-3