Cadence and the Kittenfish: A Mermaid Tale

Cadence, a busy little mermaid, discovers a family of felines onshore but soon realizes that cats do not like water and are very pointy. With her kitten dreams dashed, Cadence is sad until she finds a pet that can love her and the sea, reminding us to follow our hearts and fins.

Format: Hardback
Length: 40 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2022
Publisher: Starry Forest Books, Inc.

Cadence, a busy little mermaid, is always dancing with dolphins and practicing Tai Chi at the lighthouse. However, she longs for a kitten, something that seems impossible to achieve as cats do not like water. One day, Cadence discovers a family of felines onshore and is overjoyed. She tries to play with one of the kittens, but quickly realizes that cats are not meant for the sea. Cadence is disappointed but refuses to give up on her dream.

As she swims around, Cadence notices a small, curious fish following her. She takes a closer look and realizes that it is a kittenfish, a species of fish that can transform into a kitten. Cadence is intrigued and decides to follow the kittenfish.

The kittenfish leads Cadence to a hidden cave where a group of mermaids and kittens live together in harmony. Cadence is amazed by the sight and is welcomed by the mermaids and kittens. She spends time playing with them and learning about their way of life.

Over time, Cadence and the kittenfish become close friends. The kittenfish helps Cadence to see the beauty of the sea and teaches her how to swim and play in the water. Cadence also helps the kittenfish to adapt to life on land and teaches it how to hunt for food and avoid predators.

As Cadence spends more time with the mermaids and kittens, she realizes that she no longer desires a kitten. She has found a new home and a new family in the sea. Cadence and the kittenfish continue to swim and play together, and Cadence is grateful for the unexpected friendship that has brought her so much joy.

From author Judith L. Roth and artist Jaclyn Sinquett, Cadence and Kittenfish: A Mermaid Tale is a beautiful story that reminds us to follow our hearts and our fins—and be ready for some surprises. It teaches us that sometimes the things we desire the most are not always what we need, and that true happiness comes from finding a place where we belong.

Dimension: 254 x 254 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781951784119