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An enchanting mermaid tale from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series, the perfect Christmas gift for kids!
Many claim to have caught a mermaid, but can YOU? Perfect for mermaid lovers, summer reading, and gifts for kids ages 4-10, this funny mermaid picture book offers an irresistible under-the-sea adventure that parents, educators, and children will love! Brimming with fun STEAM-based traps, clever rhymes, and plenty of laughs to share in at-home and classroom read alouds, this magical story makes a perfect stocking stuffer and birthday, Easter, or back to school gift for kids and mermaid lovers alike!
How do you catch a mermaid? You must be very clever.
With mirrors, crowns, and pearls galore, this quest can’t last forever!
Also in the How to Catch Series:
How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a YetiHow to Catch a DinosaurHow to Catch a DragonHow to Catch a Monsterand more!
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What’s It About
A mermaid tries to avoid getting captured by a group of inventive kids! A unicorn leads a group of kids on a wild chase through the zoo! Kids try to capture a dinosaur using wacky traps! Kids try to catch a dragon during Chinese New Year celebrations! Class pets lead the kids on a chase through the school!
Praise
“My 6 month old daughter LOVES this book… she laughs and giggles…” — Amazon Reviewer “A beautiful children’s hardcover book! … Cute engaging story with wonderfully colorful illustrations.” — Amazon Reviewer “This book is super cute and great for young kids who love dinosaurs! I bought it for my kids and they love this book. They have read it over and over again.” — Amazon Reviewer “Beautiful pictures, nice story… Great for toddlers and young children.” — Amazon Reviewer “This book is a great addition to any classroom.” — Stacy, Elementary Educator
Publisher : Sourcebooks Wonderland
Publication date : July 17, 2018
Language : English
Print length : 40 pages
ISBN-10 : 149266247X
ISBN-13 : 978-1492662471
Item Weight : 10.5 ounces
Reading age : 3 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions : 8.25 x 0.35 x 8.25 inches
Part of series : How to Catch…
Grade level : Kindergarten – 5
Best Sellers Rank: #172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Children’s Marine Life Books #1 in Children’s Mermaid Folk Tales & Myths #5 in Stories in Verse
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Customers say
Customers enjoy this children’s book for its perfectly rhymed story and vibrant colors, making it a colorful addition to any toddler library. The book features nice illustrations and is easy to read aloud, with customers noting it’s particularly suitable for 3-8 year old girls. Customers find it engaging, with one mentioning how excited their children get to turn each page, and they appreciate it as a gift that makes children happy.
