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How to Catch a Mermaid

Series: How to Catch
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How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace is a delightful children's book that follows a group of imaginative young adventurers on their quest to capture a mermaid. The story is filled with playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations, taking readers on an underwater journey through various challenges and clever trap ideas, all while celebrating creativity and teamwork. This whimsical tale is a charming exploration of friendship and the wonders of the ocean.
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You might like this book if you're looking for an enchanting and imaginative story that will captivate children with its whimsical illustrations and adventurous plot. It's perfect for young readers who enjoy tales of magical creatures and daring pursuits, offering a playful and creative journey into the world of mermaids.

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Can you capture a mythical mermaid? Find out how in the latest installment in the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series!

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New in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series—can YOU catch a mermaid?

An enchanting mermaid tale from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series!

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!

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How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace receives praise for its engaging and whimsical illustrations that captivate young readers. The storyline is often described as imaginative and entertaining, capturing children's curiosity with its playful narrative and colourful art. Some reviews mention its appeal as a bedtime story, appreciating the way it sparks creativity and evokes a sense of wonder.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781492662471

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 July 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Wonderland

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
  • Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 297g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Adam Wallace (Author) Adam Wallace is a children's writer and cartoonist living in Australia. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and The Holiday Heroes Save Christmas. Andy Elkerton (Author) Andy Elkerton is a children's book illustrator who loves to create creatures that are impossible to catch! He is known for his work on the New York Times bestselling How to Catch series and is based in the United Kingdom.

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