The Little Mermaid
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

The Little Mermaid

Written by Ladybird

Part of the Ladybird Tales series

A young mermaid's love for a human prince leads to a life-changing choice.

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48 pages· 580L

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the enchanting world of a young mermaid who dreams of life beyond the sea. Her heart belongs to a human prince, but can love bridge the divide between land and ocean? This beautifully illustrated tale invites young readers to explore themes of love, sacrifice, and transformation. Will the mermaid's wish come true, or will the sea's secrets keep her from her heart's desire? Discover the magic and mystery in this timeless fairy tale retold for a new generation.

From the publisher

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Little Mermaid is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+.The story is sensitively retold, following the story of the young mermaid who falls in love with a human prince. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington, The Princess and the Frog, The Princess and the Pea, Chicken Licken and The Little Red Hen. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have alwaysloved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales forover forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 6, 2014
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780723281382

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