The Mermaid's Purse

Name: The Mermaid's Purse
Rating: 5.50 (1 reviews)

Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Published by Penguin Young Readers Group

Prices as of Jul 24

Retail
$18.99
Bookshop
$16.14
Publication Date
Jan 1, 2016
Pages
48

What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

“Stella loves books so much, she starts her own library–but then a storm threatens to destroy everything”–

What Kind of Book is The Mermaid's Purse

Reviews

The Book Snob Mom

5.50

Another beautiful story by Patricia Polacco, and illustrated in her signature style. One little girl's love of reading allows her to help her entire community with their everyday struggles as well as inspiring them to love books as much as she does. The sense of community when Stella loses her precious library to a twister is touching and seems to bring the message of caring full circle.

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The Creative Behind the Book

Author & Illustrator

Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco belongs to a family of storytellers, poets, farmers, teachers, and artists. They came from many parts of the world, but mainly Russia. She grew up to be an illustrator, a designer, and creator of many beloved children’s books, including The Keeping Quilt, The Blessing Cup, Fiona’s Lace, The Trees of the Dancing Goats, Babushka’s Doll, My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother, and Sticks and Stones. She lives in Union City, Michigan. Visit her at PatriciaPolacco.com and follow her on Facebook.