
By Adam Wallace, Andy Elkerton (Illustrator)
Part of the How to Catch series
A young boy tries to catch a mermaid to befriend her.
A young adventurer dreams of befriending a mermaid, but capturing one is no easy feat. With mirrors, crowns, and pearls, they devise ingenious traps by the tide pool. Will their cleverness lead to success, or will the elusive mermaid remain free? Dive into this enchanting under-the-sea quest filled with laughter and surprises, perfect for curious minds and mermaid enthusiasts.
Last week I saw a mermaid.
It’s not something I’d pretend!
I’d really like to catch her
so she could be my friend.
But how to catch a mermaid?
You don’t learn this in school.
We’ll need to build a gentle trap
and start near the tide pool.
Many claim to have caught a mermaid, but can YOU? Perfect for summer, the newest title in the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series will have children and parents excited to see if these characters can actually pull of catching a mermaid!
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