Illustrated Stories of Mermaids

Discover the mysterious selkies of the Scottish seas, the haunting Philippine tale of Sirena, the merman from China whose tears turn to pearls, and Hans Christian Anderson's brave little mermaid in these nine beautifully illustrated stories that whisk you from the bottom of the Arabian sea to rivers deep in the Trinidadian rainforest.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2021
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Discover the enigmatic selkies of the Scottish seas and the haunting Philippine tale of the curse of Sirena. Meet the merman from China whose tears turn to pearls and Hans Christian Anderson's brave little mermaid, pursuing her dream. These nine stories, beautifully illustrated and full of wonder, will whisk you from the bottom of the Arabian sea to rivers, deep in the Trinidadian rainforest.

The Scottish seas are home to a mysterious creature known as the selkie. These elusive beings can transform from seals to humans, and they are often associated with the sea and its magic. One such selkie is a young girl named Fiona, who falls in love with a human fisherman named Allan. However, Fiona must keep her true nature a secret, or she will lose her ability to transform back into a seal.

In the Philippines, there is a tale of a curse placed upon a beautiful mermaid named Sirena. She was once a human princess who fell in love with a merman, but her father disapproved of their union. Sirena's father cast a spell on her, transforming her into a sea creature with a tail that could only be seen when she swam. Sirena is lonely and longs for human love, but she is unable to break the curse.

In China, there is a merman named Wang Yuan. He is a kind and gentle soul who loves to swim and explore the depths of the ocean. However, Wang Yuan has a secret that no one knows - his tears are made of pearls. Whenever he cries, a pearl falls from his eye, and he collects them to make beautiful jewelry. One day, Wang Yuan meets a young girl named Mei Mei, and he falls in love with her. But he knows that his tears will be a burden to her, and he decides to keep his secret from her.

Hans Christian Andersen's famous tale of the little mermaid is a story of love, sacrifice, and the power of dreams. The little mermaid is a young girl who is fascinated by the world above the sea and longs to be human. She falls in love with a prince, but her father, the king, disapproves of their union. The little mermaid makes a deal with the sea witch, Ursula, to become human for three days. However, Ursula has a dark side, and she tricks the little mermaid into giving up her voice in exchange for a human soul.

These nine stories, each with its own unique and captivating tale, will transport you to different parts of the world and introduce you to a variety of mythical creatures. From the selkies of the Scottish seas to the merman of China, from the cursed mermaid of the Philippines to Hans Christian Andersen's brave little mermaid, these stories are full of wonder, magic, and adventure. They will inspire you to pursue your dreams and to never give up on your passions.

Weight: 466g
Dimension: 160 x 202 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474989633