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Synopsis
Get totally smitten with mermaid kittens in the first book in this new chapter book series! It’s purrfect for fans of Magic Kitten and the Fairy Animals of Misty Wood series. Coral, Shelly, and Angel are best friends. They love exploring their home in Kittentail Cove. On the first day of sea school, their teacher asks everyone to bring in something special to share with the class. Shelly and Angel can’t wait to visit Tortoiseshell Reef to find an extra-special treasure. But the reef is all the way on the edge of the cove and Coral is scared to swim that far away from home. Can this scaredy-cat learn to be brave? These adorable purrmaids will have young readers paws-itively hooked from page one!
Is Purrmaids #1: The Scaredy Cat appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 5 and up.
This gentle early chapter book features mermaid kittens learning to be brave and supporting friends. No content concerns—pure wholesome adventure with positive messages about overcoming fear.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include anxiety.
Who'll love this
Young readers will love the adorable mermaid kittens going on underwater adventures and learning to be brave together.