Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid

Name: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9780241489895
Price: 17.99 NZD
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By Rhiannon Fielding

Series: Ten Minutes to Bed

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Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Mermaid by Rhiannon Fielding is a delightful children's bedtime story that follows Splash, a little mermaid, as she ventures through the ocean on her way to bed. As the clock ticks down, Splash encounters various enchanting ocean creatures and magical elements, making it a whimsical and soothing read perfect for a calming bedtime routine.
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Description

Splash the mermaid loves exploring the ocean and making new friends... but will she get to bed on time?

Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of shimmering fish, dancing crabs, a friendly whale... and one adventurous little mermaid!

Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this enchanting story. But will Splash get to bed on time? This beautifully illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Disney's The Little Mermaid and the right length for sending little ones off to sleep.

Also available: Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn 9780241348925, Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Monster 9780241348918, Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Unicorn's Christmas 9780241414576

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241489895

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Board book

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Contributors:

Illustrated by Chris Chatterton
Illustrated by Chris Chatterton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 558g

Pages: 28

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About the Author

Rhiannon Fielding (Author) Rhiannon Fielding lives in Hertfordshire. When she's not writing, she can be found exploring, playing and reading with her young children, who provide endless inspiration for her stories. She is the author of the Ten Minutes to Bed series, which has sold over 3 million copies in 26 languages. Chris Chatterton (Illustrator) Chris Chatterton is an author/illustrator with a background in graphic design and animation. He is the illustrator of the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed and DinoFeelings picture book series, as well as the Uh-Oh Niko novelty titles, which have been translated into 17 languages. Originally from County Durham in the UK, Chris now lives and works in Barcelona, Spain.

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$17⁰⁰
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This adorable story will calm sleepy unicorns before bedtime, perfect for children with new siblings and little readers everywhere. All Twinkle wants is to be a big sister. When her wish comes true and there's a surprise at the end of the rainbow, Twinkle must get her new baby brother Fizz back home before bedtime. But with the forest filled...

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~~$17⁹⁹~~

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Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Fairy

A magical new story in the no.1 bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series! Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing — her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his glade, she is determined to use her wings and get him to safety....

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Backorder
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