The Mermaid Princesses: A Sister Tale
- Subject
- Mermaids & Mermen
- Age
- 3-5 years
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Size
- 25.9 cm Ć 25.6 cm
- ISBN
- 9780063205253
A magical story starring three Black mermaid sisters who each wish to wear the underwater crown! Perfect for fans of Little Mermaid and Oona.
Anaya, Shante, and Kianna are sisters.
And these mermaid princesses couldnāt be more different!
One day, when a problem too big for any of them to solve alone comes their way, they find out which one of them has what it takes to become legend of the sea.
This fun adventure, inspired by African mermaid myth, magic, and spirituality, reminds young readers about the importance of teamwork and the different strengths we can all bring to the tableāor throne.
About the creators
Maya Cameron-GordonAuthor
Maya Cameron-Gordon is an author, a mom, and a former teacher. She also graduated with an MFA in filmmaking and is extremely passionate about the representation of Black children in media. Through her film and childrenās books, Maya hopes to further diversify childrenās fantasy and make it a genre in which Black children can easily find characters that look like themselves.
Mirelle OrtegaIllustrator
Mirelle Ortega is a writer and an artist in Los Angeles. She is the author-illustrator of Magic: Once Upon a Faraway Land, a Pura BelprƩ Honor Book, and River of Mariposas. She is the illustrator of several books, including Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of JuliƔn and Joaquin Castro by Monica Brown and Pepe and the Parade by Tracey Kyle. Visit her online at mirelleortega.com.
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What reviewers said
A satisfying addition to any little mermaidās library.
[Handily] demonstrates the importance of teamwork in protecting the greater good.
Cameron-Gordonās upbeat text is a strong read-aloud choice, instilling in readers the importance of collaboration and helping others. Ortegaās vibrant digital illustrations create a stunning underwater world. [With] stunning artwork accompanied by universal themes, this is recommended for purchase for most collections.
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