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How to spot a mermaid / by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Sally Deng.
A guide to what mermaids are, where readers can find them, and how they may behave.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781452182735 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2025]
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| Subject: | Mermaids > Juvenile fiction. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Lakeshore Branch | FAV JP Yolen | 31681030065882 | PICTURE | Checked out | 11/25/2025 |
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Mermaids are shy and donât make friends easily, but if one finds a place near the water, sits still and is willing to share Goldfish crackers, they might catch a glimpse of a mermaid, in a how-to book celebrating the magic around us. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. - Grand Central Pub
From award-winning and beloved author Jane Yolen, this delightful picture book is a funny and endearing field guide to the unique world of mermaids.
Would you like to spot a mermaid? If so, you will need a few supplies and a great deal of patience.
As we learn in these informative illustrated pages, mermaids are very shy and do not make friends easily. But if you find a place near the water, sit very still, and are willing to share your Goldfish crackers, you just might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of one. And who knows . . . there may even be a mermaid, somewhere, hoping to catch a glimpse of you, too!
Mermaid fans and science-minded young readers alike will love thestep-by-step guidance in How to Spot a Mermaid, a clever how-to book that celebrates the magic in the world around us and helps us to let our imaginations run wild and swim the line between reality and fiction.
FOR IMAGINATIVE EXPLORERS: Binoculars, map, pad, and penâcheck. The main character who leads the way on this mermaid search is an engaged young scientist doing exciting fieldwork. She is at the ready for real-world observational science with all the tools she needsâincluding a sense of curiosity!
ENVIRONMENTAL BOOK FOR KIDS: Preservation of our wildernessâand our waterways in particularâis essential, and this book makes a great, upbeat starting point for discussions of the importance and wonder of our world's natural habitats and ecosystems.
GORGEOUS UNDERWATER WORLD: This captivating marine life book illuminates the amazing biodiversity and wonder of our world's waterways by telling the story of one curious kid's search for an ever-elusive mermaid.Â
Perfect for:- Young readers who love mermaid tales and nature books
- Parents and grandparents looking for books that spark imagination and curiosity
- Educators looking for books that model fieldwork, observational science, and STEM themes in a fun way
- Fans of Jane Yolen books, including the How Do Dinosaurs series, Owl Moon, and What To Do With a Box
- Fans of books illustrated by Sally Deng, including Warrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun and Jella Lepman and Her Library of Dreams
- Readers who love How to Catch a Mermaid, The World of Emily Windsnap, and The Little Mermaid Stories
