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Synopsis
A classic fairy tale gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Caribbean spin on the Little Mermaid! The Little Mermaid longs to know about the world above the ocean. When she’s finally old enough to visit, she falls in love with a prince! A sea witch agrees to give the mermaid a potion that will make her human—but the spell will be broken if the prince doesn’t love her too! Set in the Caribbean, with beautiful illustrations by Puerto Rican illustrator Nivea Ortiz, this fifth book in the Once Upon a World series is the same beloved fairy tale but it’s totally reimagined. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere.
Is The Little Mermaid (Once Upon a World) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 5 and up.
A vibrant Caribbean retelling of the classic Little Mermaid fairy tale with beautiful illustrations. Age-appropriate romance (prince love interest) and mild peril from the transformation spell make this suitable for young children.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include transformation and unrequited love.
Who'll love this
Young readers will love the colorful Caribbean setting and the mermaid's magical journey to find love on land.