Lara is going to one of Reykjavík’s outdoor pools. Grandpa relaxes in the hot tub while Lara practises her swimming and has fun in the water with her friend Atli. One day, Lara will work up the courage to go down the slide, and then she’ll go faster than all the other kids and wave to Grandpa on the way down.

Birgitta Haukdal is a bestselling author and a popular musician. Her books on Lara and her friends appeal to young readers with their colorful illustrations and the author’s ability to empathize with the way children in Iceland perceive everyday life.