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How to Catch a Mermaid

by Adam Wallace Publisher: SOURCEBOOKS JABBERWOCKY

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A rhyming mermaid-catching quest

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A rhyming mermaid-catching quest

A playful picture-book premise turns the question of catching a mermaid into a quest built around clever traps and undersea treasures such as mirrors, crowns, and pearls. Rhyming text and STEAM-based ideas shape the adventure, giving it material for shared reading and for talking about how a trap might work. At 40 pages, it is part of the How to Catch series, whose other titles feature creatures including unicorns, yetis, and dragons.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 who enjoy mermaids and imaginative creature stories.
  • Families and educators looking for a rhyming read-aloud with ideas to discuss or explore together.

Themes

Mermaids and undersea fantasyCleverness and problem-solvingRhymes and shared readingSTEAM concepts

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Book overview

An enchanting mermaid tale from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series, the perfect Christmas gift for kids!

Many claim to have caught a mermaid, but can YOU? Perfect for mermaid lovers, summer reading, and gifts for kids ages 4-10, this funny mermaid picture book offers an irresistible under-the-sea adventure that parents, educators, and children will love! Brimming with fun STEAM-based traps, clever rhymes, and plenty of laughs to share in at-home and classroom read alouds, this magical story makes a perfect stocking stuffer and birthday, Easter, or back to school gift for kids and mermaid lovers alike!

How do you catch a mermaid? You must be very clever.

With mirrors, crowns, and pearls galore, this quest can't last forever!

Also in the How to Catch Series:

  • How to Catch a Unicorn
  • How to Catch a Yeti
  • How to Catch a Dinosaur
  • How to Catch a Dragon
  • How to Catch a Monster
  • and more!
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