Staff Picks
Mermaids!
- Laura Rogers
- Friday, February 28, 2020
Collection
If your little one has dreams of swimming alongside merfolk. Dive into these titles about mermaids. A little magic goes a long way when you read to your child every day!
Want more books? Ask your librarian for their recommendations or call the Children's Room at Richland Library Main (803.929.3434). We can send books to your closest Richland Library location.
The Merbaby
Published in 2001
When he and his brother Josh find a mer-baby caught in their fishing net, Tarron, rejecting his brother's plan to sell the baby and make a profit, discovers that there are greater treasures than gold.
The Mermaid
Published in 2017
"Set in the ocean off Japan, this retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears stars Kiniro, a mermaid, who finds a baby octopus's breakfast, chair, and bed just right"-- Provided by publisher.
The Mermaid and the Shoe
Published in 2014
Each of King Neptunes 50 mermaid daughters boasts a special talent, except for little Minnow, who seems to be good only at asking questions. When she finds a strange object, Minnow follows her questions to a wondrous place and finds answers, including the answer to the most important question of all: Who am I? A gorgeously illustrated story about finding one's purpose.
Pearl
Published in 2018
When young Pearl, a mermaid, becomes caretaker of a single grain of sand, she discovers that performing even the smallest task well can transform the world.
The Little Mermaid
Published in 1998
A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs, hoping to win the love of a prince and earn an immortal soul for herself.
Aqualicious
Published in 2015
At the beach, Pinkalicious and her brother help a tiny mermaid, a merminnie, to go back home.
Julián is a Mermaid
Published in 2018
While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he's seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes -- and even more importantly, what will she think about how Julián sees himself?
Princess Fishtail
Published in 2002
After rescuing a handsome surfer, the Mer-King's daughter decides to trade her tail to a frightening troll in exchange for legs, but after a month on land she seeks a way to visit her home.
Mermaid Dreams
Published in 2019
When Maya and her family visit the beach, she goes on a magical underwater adventure filled with silly sea creatures, games with new friends, and mermaids of all shapes and sizes.
Mermaid and Me
Published in 2020
A girl and a mermaid become best friends as they figure out how to enjoy their favorite things together, but when the shore becomes unsafe Mermaid must leave, promising to return.
Donnatalee
A Mermaid Adventure
Published in 1998
Kate, a girl living in New York City, takes the subway to the beach, where she imagines being a mermaid, swimming with the fishes, and becoming queen of the sea.
The Sea Tiger
Published in 2015
The Sea Tiger is Oscar's only friend, and it is up to him to help shy Oscar find a new friend.
Friends
Published in 2019
"When a girl and a frog go to the beach to fish, they are frustrated to find that the fish aren't biting. Instead, they stare into the water and make faces at their reflections. Then, something spectacular happens. The reflections take on lives of their own, transforming into a mermaid with her own pet frog. Surprise gives way to delight as they invite the girl and the frog to enter a stunning underwater world. The new friends swim and play amongst colorful sea creatures until they discover a pair of glowing pearls and turn them into matching necklaces."-- Provided by publisher.
Mabel
A Mermaid Fable
Published in 2020
"A picture book about a mermaid named Mabel, who unlike the rest of her family does not have a moustache, and the seven-armed octopus who becomes her friend and helps her see that she is just right the way she is"-- Provided by publisher.
Mermaid School
Published in 2018
Molly enjoys her first day at Mermaid School, where she makes new friends, learns new things, and hears a story about children with no tails.
Merbaby's Lullaby
Published in 2019
"From New York Times bestselling author Jane Yolen comes a lilting lullaby from the bottom of the sea."--Publisher's description.