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5 fantastic farmyard books 14/03/25
The Singing Mermaid
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Following on from What the Ladybird Heard and The Rhyming Rabbit, Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks have teamed up for another engaging picture book, this time about a mermaid with an exceptional singing voice.
When Sam Sly invites the Singing Mermaid to join the circus, she is excited by the promise of fame and fortune. But things are not what they seem, and the Singing Mermaid soon finds herself confined to a fish tank, longing for the freedom of the ocean. Luckily a sharp-eyed seagull and a clever circus acrobat are on hand, and come up with a plan to help the Singing Mermaid escape.
Julia Donaldson's engaging rhyming text brings a hint of magic to this lively story that is perfectly complemented by Lydia Monks' vibrant illustrations. Young readers will enjoy exploring the bright and bold spreads, complete with sparkly glitter on each page, vividly recreating the Singing Mermaid's underwater home, and the colourful world of the circus.
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What you thought...
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LINDA RANGE, 16 February 2016
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Great book with colours and glitter. Spotting all kinds of sea creatures
Kirren, 09 April 2015
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My daughter just got this book for her 4th birthday, which we read last night for the first time. It seems to be a typical Julia Donaldson book and we all enjoyed it :)
Lioness77, 20 September 2013
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this was a great book, and it helped us to talk about what it means to have a special talent, as well as how some persons may be misleading.
luv2read, 19 September 2013
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love this book, full of colour and glitter plus a great story
kezza123, 15 April 2013
My grand daughter loves this book - we read it together at least once a day !!