The Mermaid Princesses
A Sister Tale
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
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 couldn’t 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 table—or throne.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this picture book about collaborative power, three Black-presenting mermaid princesses each have a different gift. Anaya is a sweet-natured songstress, Shante is a bold explorer, and Kianna is a diligent student—and each one of them dreams of becoming queen. When they ask their mother which one will be crowned, bickering along the way, the monarch admonishes them: "Whoever is to be queen must first and foremost be a good sister and protector." Encountering a baby dolphin in distress, the sisters each use their strengths to save it, an event that reveals an answer to the question of queendom: "The ocean needs a queen that is strong and fierce as a shark, as clever and wise as an octopus, and as kind and caring as a dolphin." Cameron-Gordon handily demonstrates the importance of teamwork in protecting the greater good, while Ortega's candy-hued waterscapes and ornate, thoughtfully rendered character designs offer the feel of an animated short. Ages 4–8.
