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17 Books About Merpeople

17 Books About Merpeople

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World of Reading: The Little Mermaid: This is Ariel
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Take a trip under the sea to explore where Princess Ariel lives. You'll meet her father, King Triton, her six sisters, her best friend Flounder and Scuttle, the expert on all things human. Ariel is super curious about life on land, and discovers a Prince named Eric who makes her even more excited about life beyond the sea.

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A Mermaid Girl
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Heba is super excited about her first burkini (especially since it matches her mom's).

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Bubble Kisses
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A mergirl and her pet fish, Sal, go to an underwater concert where they meet the author, Vanessa Williams (as a mermaid).

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Oona
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An adorable mermaid with a perfectly fluffed afro, attempts to reach a special treasure. After many failed attempts, she takes a break and ends up inventing something that helps her accomplish her goal. An adorable story about curiosity and its process. Our favorite quotes, "generally speaking, mermaids are not quitters" and "sometimes the best treasure in the world isn't found. It's made!"

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You Are  My Sparkly Mermaid
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A short and sweet story about a pink haired mermaid. Our favorite quote, "make waves and grow."

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Can I Give You a Squish?
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A merboy meets a pufferfish who doesn't like hugs (squishes), so he discovers other ways to greet his friends.

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Mermaid Kenzie: Protector of the Deeps
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An inspirational story about a mom and daughter duo cleaning up the ocean.

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