Download or read book How to Meet a Mermaid written by Sue Fliess and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legend has it the only way to meet a mermaid is to know where to look and to give her a beautiful handmade gift that shows her you care. If you’re lucky, she may take you on an ocean adventure! Mermaids are rarely seen, and even more rarely met. But, if you gather some natural craft supplies—shells, coral, driftwood, and sea glass—and make her a gift, you might just befriend one! Will you spot a mermaid in the waves just off shore? If you do, will you be ready? By being observant, resourceful, and friendly, you can make a beautiful crown from natural beach materials that will show your new mermaid friend you truly care. Perhaps she’ll take you on an incredible adventure through the ocean’s depths, past ancient shipwrecks, and to her shell castle! You just might experience what it’s like to be a mermaid yourself! Sue Fliess’s poetic read-aloud text and Simona Sanfilippo’s vibrant, whimsical illustrations will provide joy for young readers eager to meet their own mermaids! Also included are guides for teachers and parents about how to engage children in building mermaid crowns and how to interest them in the natural world, the history of mermaids, and the many cultures that have believed in them.

Download or read book Once Upon a Mermaid s Tail written by Beatrice Blue and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Beatrice Blue, author of critically acclaimed Once Upon a Unicorn Horn, comes a beautiful, vibrant story about friendship and protecting our oceans. Theodore has a little boat and a big passion: collecting fish. He loves nothing more than discovering a new fish for his collection. But one day, he finds something he's never seen before: a tiny creature in a beautiful shell. Ignoring the voice that tells him to leave her alone, he takes her home and puts her in a tank, where she gets weaker and weaker. Can Theodore learn that the creature belongs in the ocean before it's too late? Drawn in bright yet soothing, whimsical mermaid colors, this is a bright and beautiful keepsake and a kind reminder to kids to let nature be and look after our oceans. It’s a dazzling and sparkling story of magic, friendship, and environmental conservation. This heartwarming story is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed and best-selling Once Upon A Unicorn Horn and Once Upon a Dragon's Fire.

Download or read book The Mermaid Handbook written by Carolyn Turgeon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Answer the enchanting siren call of the mermaid with this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and intricately designed one-of-a-kind lifestyle compendium from the editor in chief of Faerie Magazine and author of The Faerie Handbook and globally published novel Mermaid, packed with lore, legends, facts and trivia, beautiful illustrations, and numerous step-by-step projects and recipes. Beautiful, seductive, mysterious, and potentially dangerous, the mermaid is a global literary and pop culture icon whose roots date back to ancient sea goddesses and Greek mythology. From Homer’s Odyssey and Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale The Little Mermaid to T.S. Eliot’s "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and the Disney animated film The Little Mermaid, this sea vixen has long seduced popular imagination. Cosmetic companies have drawn inspiration for their makeup lines from mermaids, as have designers throughout fashion history, from Jean Patou to Jean Paul Gaultier and Alexander McQueen. The fishtail dress is a perennial long red-carpet staple, favored by the likes of Marion Cotillard, Sofia Vergara, and Blake Lively. Divided into four sections—Fashion and Beauty; Arts and Culture; Real Mermaids and Where to Find Them; and Food, Entertaining and Stories of the Sea—The Mermaid Handbook is a unique and sumptuous compilation filled with creative ideas for decorating and living inspired by these beauties from the deep. Learn to make a sailor’s valentine; a mermaid comb and crown; and a pearl and sequin paillette necklace. There are recipes for mermaid-themed poke bowls, aquatic-themed honey gingerbread cookies, and the official cocktail of the 1960s-era mermaid attraction Aquarama. Folklore expert Carolyn Turgeon also includes profiles of true modern mermaids, tail makers, and mermaid bars; visits mermaid attractions like Weeki Wachee Springs; and provides tips on getting beachy mermaid hair and creating an alluring eye.

Download or read book 50 Beautiful Mermaids a Unique Mermaid Coloring Book Containing 50 Mermaid Coloring Pages Perfect for Adults Teens and Kids written by Kameliya Angelkova and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-10 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Large! Inspiring! Unique! Beautiful! Ideal for any skill level and age! 50 unique artworks: Contains 50 extremely beautiful, large, hand-drawn, and inspiring mermaid images and scenes to color with pleasure! For any age: Great for people of all ages: adults, kids, and teenagers! For any skill level: Perfect for people of any skill level: beginner to advanced! For complete relaxation, anxiety relief, meditation, and stress management. Awaken the artist within: This book is great for creative self-expression, self-recharging, and self-calming activities. Professionally illustrated designs: unique and beautiful! One-side-only images: All illustrations are framed within the page, one-sided print on bright white paper Memorable cover art: Premium glossy cover finish Large print, 'letter' size: 8.5" wide and 11.0" tall pages, approximately 22 x 28 cm. Best for colored pencils and crayons. But if you prefer gel pens, markers or any wet mediums, just put a piece of card behind the image you are coloring to prevent any bleed through. Extra pages: Extra page for notes and wishes, enframed with sea elements. Extra 'This book belongs to:' page with beautiful sea-theme frame. Could be used as an inspiring gift for a beloved person! NO duplicates NO too thick or too thin lines NO filled in areas NO black areas NO gray shades NO grayscale areas NO perforations

Download or read book The Faerie Handbook written by Carolyn Turgeon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exquisite anthology welcomes you into an enchanted realm rich with myth, mystery, romance, and abounding natural beauty. Gorgeous fine art and photographs, literature, essays, do-it-yourself projects, and recipes provide hours of reading, viewing, and dreaming pleasure along with a multitude of ideas for modern-day living and entertaining with a distrinctive fairy touch.

Download or read book The Merman King written by Michelle M. Pillow and published by The Raven Books LLC. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is she a present from the gods, or a warning to stay punished beneath the waves where the mermen belong? Welcome to the underwater world of Atlantes! A paranormal merman (mermaid) romance series by NYT and USAT Bestselling Author Michelle M. Pillow Lucius, King of the Mermen, and ruler of the city of Atlantes, shoulders the guilt for his people’s shapeshifter curse. After being trapped under the sea for two millennia unable to breathe surface air, they might have finally found a cure. Has the time come for his people to swim to the surface and breathe air? The king ready to be the first to test the new theory, but things do not go as expected when a captivating beauty falls into his lap—and his ocean. Is Olivette a present from the gods, or a warning to stay punished beneath the waves where his people belong? Lords of the Abyss series: The Mighty Hunter Commanding the Tides Captive of the Deep Surrender to the Sea Making Waves The Merman King Genres: Paranormal Romance, Merman, Mermaid, Shapeshifter Romance, Shifter, Atlantis, Underwater, Fantasy, Alpha Male, Romance, paranormal, fated mates, nobility, royalty, action and adventure, romantic comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Thriller & Suspense

Download or read book Be a Real Life Mermaid written by Virginia Hankins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret to happiness is to be yourself. Unless you can be a mermaid. Then be a mermaid! If you’re ready to trade legs for fins, Be a Real-Life Mermaid shows how to shell-ebrate your inner sea siren. Professional mermaid Virginia Hankins teaches you how to be a stylish aqua-babe and embody the confidence of a water goddess. Part craft book, part manifesto with a splash of fun, this book has everything needed to complete your mermaid transformation, including: • A siren alter ego • Fierce makeup looks • A gorgeous mer-crown • Seaside decor • Glamorous aquatic accessories

Download or read book Marvelous Mermaids written by Jane Davenport and published by Get Creative 6. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jane Davenport dives deep into the ocean to make a magical mermaid splash. She shows how to draw and paint these sensuous sirens--perfectly proportioned figures, shimmering scales, and all. Jane's evocative instruction touches on every aspect of this fantasy realm: producing oceans of color, capturing mermaids' undulating poses, painting their flowing tresses, and depicting mesmerizing facial features. She also provides unique suggestions for making a mermaid art journal, a month's worth of creative prompts, and ideas for stunning collages.

Download or read book Mermaid Wonders a Mindful Coloring Book for Adults written by Deborah Muller and published by IDW Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the depths of the sea as you color 30 unique and quirky Mermaid illustrations by artist Deborah Muller. You'll find hours of calm inspiration and creative expression while immersing yourself in a variety of Mermaids and sea treasures ranging in complexity. Each illustration is accompanied by an inspiring, meditative quote from great minds of the past and present.

Download or read book Mermaids Stained Glass Coloring Book written by Eileen Rudisill Miller and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2008-03-14 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The endless enchantment of mermaids literally shines through with this magical mix of ready-to-color images. Sixteen playfully original works, each rendered on quality vellum-like paper for stunning results, feature a sea of water nymphs in their wonderful, watery realms. When completed, display them in bright light for a show that shimmers and swims!

Download or read book Mermaid You Look written by Andres Miedoso and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There’s trouble brewing of mythic proportions, making the residents of Kersville go mer-mad, in this sixteenth adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series! Something is fishy at the Kersville Aquarium and it’s not just the fish. Okay, it is the fish, but there’s a bigger mystery lurking in the water. It’s slimy. It’s sneaky. And it sings an eerie song so strong that no one ever escapes! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.

Download or read book Real Mermaids Don t Sell Seashells written by Helene Boudreau and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a Teenage Mermaid is No Day at the Beach A tropical vacation sounds like the perfect way to spend fall break—even for an aqua-phobic mer-girl like Jade. She can't wait to enjoy the warm sunshine and all-you-can-eat buffet with her best friend Cori and boyfriend Luke. (That's right. Boyfriend. It's official.) But when a body splashes into the water as a cruise ship enters the harbor, Jade realizes there might be trouble in paradise. And the mysterious boy selling conch shells in the market definitely knows more than he's letting on. Jade promised herself: No mer drama on vacation! But it couldn't hurt to check things out...right? Praise for Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings: "Bravo to Hélène Boudreau for hitting the bull's-eye with a fresh, affectionate, eatery twist on the classic coming-of-age-story."—New York Journal of Books "The author keeps suspense high...while tapping straight into young teens' angst about friends, enemies, and boys."—Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book Real Mermaids Don t Need High Heels written by Helene Boudreau and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just Your Average Teenage Mer-Girl The only thing that terrifies Jade more than the ocean is dancing at the Fall Formal. Because Jade has two left feet—er, flippers. Who knew being a high school freshman is even more awkward than being a plus-size aqua-phobic mer-girl? At least her only drama is of the human variety... Or not. The Mermish Council has just declared that all land-dwelling mers but return to the ocean. Pronto. But there's no way Jade is going to let her mom, or Luke, her...boyfriend? mer-guy-friend?, disappear into the deep, dark ocean. Again. After all, a girl's got to have a date to her first dance. If Jade can stop mer-mageddon, finding a plus-size dress that doesn't look like a shower curtain should be a piece of cake. Praise for Real Mermaids Don't Wear Toe Rings: "Bravo to Hélène Boudreau for hitting the bull's-eye with a fresh, affectionate, watery twist on a classic, coming-of-age story."—New York Journal of Books "The author keeps the suspense high...while tapping straight into young teens' angst about friends, enemies, and boys."—Kirkus Reviews

Download or read book A Field Guide to Mermaids written by Emily B. Martin and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2022-09-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical and lushly illustrated field guide to the mermaids that inhabit our ponds, streams and oceans, based on real ecological details—with a strong environmental focus—perfect for fans of The Magical Unicorn Society series. A glimmer of fish scales. A splash from a colorful fin. The echo of a mysterious song across the water. . . Few mythical creatures are more instantly recognizable or more mysterious than mermaids. Whether seen perched on a rock at the water’s edge or spied only as a dim outline beneath the waves, mermaids have long fascinated sailors, scientists, storytellers, and surprised onlookers alike. Now, for the first time, thanks to dedicated research and a hint of magic, comes A Field Guide to Mermaids, introducing the many species of mermaids native to the United States. With an eye toward the preservation of our natural habitats, Emily B. Martin shares the never-before-told stories of the mermaids who share our waters in this enchanting and beautifully illustrated guidebook.

Download or read book Mermaids written by Patty Dann and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A teenager follows along as her mother moves from town to town—and man to man—in this coming-of-age novel: “Both hilarious and tragic . . . a radiant debut.” —The New York Times Book Review The inspiration for the cult-classic film starring Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci, and Cher, this novel is narrated by Charlotte Flax, a fourteen-year-old helplessly dragged by her mother from place to place, brief affair to brief affair. When they settle into a quiet New England town in 1963, the teenager yearns to stay put for once. With a convent just steps away from their home, this could be Charlotte’s chance to fulfill her dream of becoming a martyred Catholic saint—despite the fact that she’s Jewish. At the same time, the young caretaker at the convent is inspiring some unsaintly thoughts . . . “Patty Dann gives us a magnificent voice in the young Charlotte . . . Compelling and tender, touching and alive in her search to find some order in the chaos of her life.” —The New York Times Book Review “This is a really funny book about people trying to find something to hang onto in a world that keeps shifting under their feet. Patty Dann guides us through the guerilla war between mother and daughter, through the minefields that lie between being a child and being an adult, in a voice not like any we’ve heard before.” —John Sayles, director and novelist “Moments of pure gold . . . An energetic talent.” —Kirkus Reviews “Both of [the sisters’] characters are sharply etched and recognizable.” —Publishers Weekly “Poignant . . . a quirky charm.” —Booklist

Download or read book Mermaid written by Carolyn Turgeon and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A heartbreaking story of magical worlds.While in hiding at a remote convent, a king's daughter sees a magical being dragging a shipwrecked man to the shore. The creature is a mermaid princess - the youngest daughter of the Sea Queen - but she shares more with her human counterpart than her royal blood.By saving a young man's life, both women have sacrificed their hearts. In one moment, the lives of the princesses, mortal and mermaid, are transformed forever.

Download or read book Teenage Mermaid written by Ellen Schreiber and published by Katherine Tegen Books. This book was released on 2003-06-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifteen-year-old Spencer falls in love with Lilly, a mermaid who rescues him from drowning and who returns to land to find him.