Mermaids – Revised
Mermaids are a popular Halloween costume, so it can be a fun topic for storytime, too. Of course, mermaids and merpeople are not just for girls. For an activity, make one of these: 15 Mesmerizing Mermaid Crafts for Kids.
Aston, Dianna Hutts. Mermaids’ Song to the Sea. Great for bedtime, three mermaids sing a blessing to the sea.
Brett, Jan. The Mermaid. In this take-off on “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” a mermaid goes into the home of an octopus family.
Culliford, Amy. “Mara the Mermaid” series. In this new series of beginning readers, Mara the mermaid meets several underwater creatures including a dolphin, seahorse, and shark.
DiPucchio, Kelly. Oona. A young Black mermaid finds many treasures in the ocean but must deal with a troublesome shark.
Idle, Molly Schaar. Pearl. A little mermaid is tasked with caring for a grain of sand.
Kirwan, Wednesday. Merdaddy. Merbaby and Merdaddy enjoy bathtime and other play until bedtime.
Kraegel, Kenneth. Mermaid Lullaby. In this beautifully illustrated story, three little mermaids show the reader a variety of colors seen in their world.
Love, Jessica. Julian Is a Mermaid. Julian’s abuela helps him make a spectacular mermaid costume.
Murray, Diana. Mermaid Day. In this rhyming story, the merqueen holds a celebration for Mermaid Day.
Wallace, Adam. How to Catch a Mermaid. Four children try to catch a mermaid but she is too clever for them!
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Penny Peck, San Jose State University iSchool