Pearl

Written by Molly Idle

A mermaid's small task reveals her power to change the world.

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40 pages· 375 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~460L

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Bookroo's summary

Pearl, a young mermaid, dreams of tending the vast ocean's wonders. Instead, her mother assigns her a single grain of sand, leaving Pearl disheartened. Through patience and determination, she uncovers the profound impact of small actions. Can Pearl's seemingly insignificant task transform her world? Dive into this enchanting tale where the smallest light shines the brightest, revealing the hidden power within us all.

From the publisher

Caldecott Honor author-illustrator Molly Idle dazzles with an original mermaid tale about how small, persistent actions can achieve great things. Sometimes the tiniest light can shine the brightest! Like the other mermaids of the deep, Pearl longs to care for the endless beaches, coral reefs, and towering kelp forests of her vast ocean world. So when her mother asks her to tend to a mere grain of sand, Pearl is heartbroken. It takes all her patience and determination to discover how even the littlest mermaid can transform the world. Caldecott Honor-winning author and artist Molly Idle has masterfully crafted a modern classic in this mesmerizing tale about the immense power of small actions.

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