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Mermaid and Me Hardcover – Picture Book, April 7, 2020

by Soosh (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 230 ratings
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From Instagram sensation and New York Times bestselling author-artist Soosh comes a heartwarming celebration of friendship between a mermaid and a human girl.

A young girl has always loved Mermaids. Every day she wishes she could be friends with one. And on one magical day, her wish comes true.

Nestled on the beach, a place between their two worlds, these unlikely friends discover imaginative ways to go on many adventures. But will one stormy night drive them apart?

From the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Dad By My Side comes a gorgeously depicted story bursting with whimsy and imagination that celebrates the power of friendship.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Dimensions
    10.3 x 0.55 x 9.35 inches
  6. Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  7. Publication date
    April 7, 2020
  8. ISBN-10
    0316426628
  9. ISBN-13
    978-0316426626
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Editorial Reviews

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Praise for Mermaid and Me:
"Full of little- (and big-) girl wonder and whimsy, this is a must for the mermaid-obsessed."
―Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Dad By My Side:
"Adorable...a universal story of endless family love."―Entertainment Weekly

"Endearing."―The Wall Street Journal

[*] "With a dad like this by a child's side, there is little that cannot be accomplished."―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"With great tenderness, Soosh conveys the many important roles that a father plays in a child's life--roles that can change from moment to moment."―Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Soosh is the author of Mermaid and Me and the New York Times bestselling Dad by My Side. She is self-taught artist who has been doodling, drawing, and crafting things with her hands her whole life. Dad by My Side, her debut picture book, began as a series of illustrations she posted on her Instagram that claimed the hearts of hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. She invites you to visit her online @vskafandre and at vskafandre.com.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 7, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316426628
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316426626
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 0.55 x 9.35 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 230 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Mark M
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic of Merfriends
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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Absolutely adore the artwork of Soosh!!! Such a lovely story of friendship, and the illustrations are precious that capture the significance of childhood bonds ❤️
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A Noren
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely story lovingly illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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It's a great story for children as well as for those who are young at heart and still dream of swimming with a mermaid. The illustrations add to the simple story, highlighting whimsical moments in the story.
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Melissa Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Precious Story!
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021
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Beautiful story with gorgeous pictures. My preschool student checked this book out at the library. She shared the whole story and I fell in love with the message! Touches on kindness, friendship, differences and even awareness to ocean pollution! Powerful message in a gentle story! Highly recommend!!!
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Eddie
5.0 out of 5 stars Love everything about this book.
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2022
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Good story, beautiful illustration, multiple good messages, I only wish this was a series! This is a great book for young mermaid lovers! It's a quick read so it's PERFECT for bedtime.
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Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars Adore
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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Adore this sweet book. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so sweet. Purchased this after Dad By My Side was such a hit at our house.
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Stine family
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute mermaid book
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022
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This is a cute little mermaid book for your little mermaid. It has cute graphics and easy for young ones to follow along. Definitely been read multiple nights in a row.
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K. T.
4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous illustrations, okay story
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
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I bought this because I fell in love with the images on tumblr and wanted to support the artist. I have a little girl who loves mermaids so it seemed a good fit. I was curious to see how the images would be made into a story, as the graphics I knew were more slice of life, two kids having fun.

The main character is bullied because she believes in mermaids. She finds one and they hang out, until one day the mermaid becomes trapped in trash along the shore. The girl goes back to the same bullying kids to enlist their help freeing the mermaid, and all the kids vow to keep the shore clear of trash from then on. Eventually they grow into adults and bring their kids to meet each other.

The adult reunion scene is altered from the original illustration, with the nipple now covered up by the infant mermaid's tail. I personally prefer the original, but can see why it was edited for a children's book. Anyone who might be avoiding the book because they're scared of their child seeing a nipple needn't worry.
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Yvonne
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2020
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A very nice story with a kind and gentle moral. So nice for my 5 year old granddaughter.
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Increíble, está muy hermoso!
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena opción para los niños
Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2024
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Me encantaron los dibujos y la calidad del libro!
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Mini mum
5.0 out of 5 stars Child's book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2024
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A beautifuly written and illustrated book.
Such a wonderful story. I was so pleased with this. Loved reading this to my grandchildren.
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Kindle-Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Wunderschöne Geschichte und Bilder
Reviewed in Germany on December 31, 2020
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Obwohl in unserem Haushalt ein kleiner Meerjungfrauen-Fan lebt, habe ich das Buch für mich gekauft.
Die Geschichte der Freundschaft zwischen der Meerjungfrau und dem Landmädchen ist in einfachen Worten kurz erzählt. Die Bilder dazu sind wunderschön, klar und voller Aussagekraft. Jedes einzelne Bild geht zu Herzen.
Für mich ist das Buch ein Schatz, der einen Sonderplatz im Bücherregal bekommt.
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Florence
3.0 out of 5 stars Hmm...
Reviewed in Japan on January 27, 2021
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I wanted to love this book and I thought the art was adorable. The two of them meeting in between their own worlds and compromising in order to experience their favorite things "together" was very lovely.
I didn't care for the part where she says "I was not a popular girl." The young girl in this book looks like she can't be older than 6 or 7, and I found it to be a weird thing for a girl of that age to think about. And it sounds like the other kids were really mean and ridiculed her for liking mermaids...which is odd? And then later they come and help her to save the mermaid just because she...asks them to.
Also, the mermaid stuck in the garbage looks DEAD and it was a little frightening for my kids.
Also, the mermaid choosing to leave was a little abrupt.
But it ended with a beautiful illustration and the lovely idea that they meet again when they're mothers and have kids of their own, so it was kind of okay, in the end.
I'm not sure it's my favorite.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dieses Buch ist einfach wunderschön ❤️
Reviewed in Germany on April 17, 2022
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