Bluey: The Pool – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise
Bluey: The Pool
book2020Toy Figures & Playsets, People
93%
WISE Score
4.9
Amazon
Mum is the 'boring' hero who saves the day with sunscreen and towels after Dad and Bluey realize the pool is actually quite 'bitey' without their gear.
Bluey: The Pool
book
2020, Toy Figures & Playsets, People
93%
WISE Score
4.9
Amazon
Mum is the 'boring' hero who saves the day with sunscreen and towels after Dad and Bluey realize the pool is actually quite 'bitey' without their gear.
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Screenwise Verdict
This isn't just another lazy TV-to-book cash grab. It actually translates one of the show's better 'parent-lesson' episodes into something kids can hold.
It’s a high-five to every parent who has ever spent forty-five minutes packing a bag only to be told they’re 'ruining the fun.' It’s short, sweet, and actually has a point. If you're going to have licensed character books in the house, make them Bluey books.
Age Fit
Perfect for the 2 to 5 crowd. It's a sturdy board book, so it's great for preschoolers, though older Bluey fans (up to 7) will still enjoy the story even if they've outgrown the format.
WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
95
It captures the quintessential Bluey vibe: realistic family dynamics where parents aren't perfect but everyone clearly loves each other. It models the 'boring' but necessary parts of caretaking.
Imaginative
82
While it's a direct adaptation of a TV episode, the story focuses on the imaginative ways kids transform a boring pool trip into an adventure—until they realize they need their stuff.
Safe
100
Zero concerns. It's a board book about a family trip to a swimming pool. No surprises, no scares, just sunscreen and pool toys.
Enriching
90
It's a stealthy lesson in gratitude for the 'mental load' parents carry. It teaches kids that the preparation they find annoying is actually what makes the fun possible.
Parent Info
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Why It Might Be Great
Validates the 'planner' parent without being preachy or annoying.
The board book format is built like a tank—perfect for toddlers who treat books like chew toys.
Relatable for any kid who has ever had a meltdown about putting on a rashie or sunscreen.
Beautifully illustrated with the same vibrant, high-quality art style as the show.
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What to Watch For
If your kid has seen 'The Pool' episode twenty times, this is a beat-for-beat recap. There's no new plot here.
It labels Mum as 'boring' for the first half of the book, which is the point, but younger toddlers might need help seeing the irony.
Conversation Starters
"Why did Bluey and Dad think Mum was being boring at the start?"
"What are the 'boring' things we have to pack before we go on an adventure?"
"How did the pool feel different once they had their goggles and floaties?"
"Which parent in our house is usually the 'boring' one who remembers the towels?"
