The Little Mermaid
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1836

The Little Mermaid

Written by Hans Christian Andersen · Illustrated by Bernadette Watts

A mermaid trades her voice for legs to win a prince's heart. Will her sacrifice be worth it?

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41 pages· ~540L
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In a world beneath the waves, a young mermaid dreams of love and immortality. To win the prince's heart, she must make a perilous bargain with a sea witch, sacrificing her voice for human legs. As she navigates the human world, the stakes are high—her happiness and soul hang in the balance. Will her silent sacrifice lead to a fairy tale ending, or will she lose everything she holds dear? Dive into this timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and the quest for a soul.

From the publisher

A beloved classic illustrated by Bernadette Watts–one of Europe’s most recognized and beloved fairy-tale artists! There is only one way the Little Mermaid can win the prince’s heart and gain an immortal soul: she must agree to the sea witch’s terrible deal–give up her voice in return for a pair of legs. But will her dream come true? Bernadette brings to new life this world-famous, unabridged fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen–immersing the reader in the magical world beneath the sea.

At a glance
Format
Pages
41
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~540L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 1, 2020
First published
January 1, 1836
Publisher
NorthSouth Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780735844193

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