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The Mermaid Moon

Briony May Smith (2022-10-04)

Subgenre
Age groupChildren 5-8
Content ratingG
Pages41 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age4

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

In this magical picture book perfect for all young mermaid lovers, two best friends--one who lives on land, the other in the water--share an exciting adventure on the night of the Mermaid Moon: the one time each year mermaids can leave the sea. Once, there were two best friends. One was from the sea, a mermaid named Merrin, and one was from the land, a human named Molly. Of course Merrin has never been to Molly's house; how can she visit when she must stay underwater? But then comes the night of the Mermaid Moon, when sea creatures can fly through the air! And this year, Merrin is finally old enough to join in. Together she and Molly visit the Mermaid Moon festival, eat ice cream, and ride on a swing in Molly's backyard. But when it is time for Merrin to leave--the moon is sinking toward the sea--she is unable to get down from a tree the girls have climbed. And if she doesn't get back home before the moon sets, the Mermaid Moon magic will disappear from the earth forever. Here is a delightful and dramatic picture book that makes every girl's dream of being friends with a mermaid come true!

Is The Mermaid Moon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 4 and up.

A gentle, magical picture book about friendship between a human girl and a mermaid who visit together during a special night when mermaids can leave the sea. Features mild peril when one friend gets stuck in a tree with time running out.

What to know going in

This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Young readers will love the magical friendship between Molly and Merrin and their exciting adventure during the special Mermaid Moon night.

Tags

Picture BookMermaid StoryContemporary Fantasy