Singing Mermaid

Like most of Julia Donaldson's works, this one is a lyrical charmer. A devious circus owner tricks a singing mermaid away from the sea, and only with her friend's help can she make it back home. Lovely illustrations complement a simple, and charming story. I would rate this one below Tabby McTat and Room on the Broom, but it's still a great read for a little reader.

We already own The Princess & the Wizard & Sharing a Shell, both like this book are written by Julia Donaldson & illustrated by Lydia Monks. The pictures are beautiful & bold coloured collage with glitter accents that doesn't come off the page. The stories are typical Julia Donaldson with clever rhyme & theme. A great read that even my 8 year old son enjoys when his little sister chooses this book.

This is a great book. The pages are so colorful and the glitter makes them even prettier. I haven't had any problems with glitter coming off the pages. I like the story, as well. Not too long, not too short. I think it teaches the importance of making good choices.

Love this book - have bought it as a gift for others twice now. The illustrations are great and of course you can't go wrong with Julia Donaldson. The story is fun enough to entertain the adults too.

My 5 and a half year old daughter asks for this book to be read quite often. Colors are vibrant and accentuated with bits of glitter. The rhymes and story are cute.

My 2.5 yr old daughter LOVES mermaids and loves this book. The pages are colorful and shows what’s happening in the story. My his and I love that it’s long(ish) and lyrical. A definite must have for your growing library.

My grand daughter loves these books. The beautiful illustrations & rhyms really draw her into the stories.

My 2 year old daughter and I both love this book! Even though the story is longer than many other board books, it holds her interest all the way through. I really try to be thoughtful about the messages I expose her to, and I think this one is net positive. It's the first time I've introduced her to the idea of someone wanting to control another person, or such a villainous character as Sam Sly is, but I think it deals gently with the subject for innocent souls. The words are lyrical and fun to read. I'm actually glad there is no glitter on the inside of the board book, as my daughter picked at the glitter on the cover and took off a bit of paint (photo attached).