Mermaid and Me

Name: Mermaid and Me
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316426626
Price: 34.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Soosh

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Summary

Mermaid and Me by Soosh is a heartwarming children's book about a young girl who befriends a mermaid. Their friendship grows as they share adventures, exploring themes of connection and belonging despite their different worlds. The story is beautifully illustrated, capturing the enchanting bond between them.
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Mermaid and Me

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you love stories about magical friendships and the wonders of the sea. Perfect for children, this beautifully illustrated book captures the imagination with a heartwarming narrative about connection and adventure.

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From Instagram sensation and New York Times bestselling author-artist Soosh comes a heartwarming celebration of friendship between a mermaid and a human girl.

Description

A young girl dreams of being a mermaid. Her classmates call her names and snicker behind her back. But she knows in her heart that mermaids are real. And one day, she's proven right, when she comes across a real live mermaid!

Mermaid and Me tells the enchanting story of how the mermaid and the girl become fast friends. They go swimming, have picnics, and even play tricks on local fishermen. However, their time together is cut short, and they must say goodbye. Until one day, they meet again.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Dad By My Side comes another gorgeously depicted book bursting with whimsy and imagination that celebrates the power of friendship.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mermaid and Me by Soosh received praise for its whimsical and wonder-filled storytelling, particularly appealing to those enchanted by mermaids, as noted by Kirkus Reviews. The Wall Street Journal commented on the book's endearing nature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316426626

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 236.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Soosh

About the Author

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 13.0px Times} Soosh is the author of the New York Times bestselling book Dad by My Side. She is self-taught artist who has been doodling, drawing, and crafting things with her hands her whole life. Dad by My Side, her debut picture book, began as a series of illustrations she posted on her Instagram @vskafandre that claimed the hearts of hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. She currently lives in Eastern Europe.

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