You Are My Sparkly Mermaid

by Joyce Wan, Joyce Wan (Illustrator)

Overview

A magical ode to believing in yourself and shining bright — with a dazzling mermaid twist — from bestselling creator Joyce Wan.

Wild and free in the big blue sea.Day and night, baby shine bright!Get ready to make some waves with this magical mermaid board book, complete with a sparkly glitter cover! Dive under the sea to meet a delightful array of mermaids and other underwater friends, from jellyfish to dolphins, with an encouraging message of love, joy, and confidence along the way. Snuggle up with your own little mermaid and remind them: "Baby, shine bright!"A wondrous celebration of the sparkly magic in every child from today's preeminent board and picture book creator!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338681390
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	06/01/2021
Pages:	14
Sales rank:	164,221
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	2 - 4 Years

About the Author

Joyce Wan runs her own stationery and gift business, Wanart, which sells products in thousands of boutiques, museum shops, and gift stores worldwide. She is also the author and illustrator of many children's books, including You Are My Cupcake, We Belong Together, Are You My Mommy?, You Are My Magical Unicorn, and Peek-a-Boo Farm. Joyce lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, but you can visit her at wanart.com.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Good Night, Sweetie:

"Wan excels at creating board books that combine irresistibly adorable cartoon graphics with text that channels intimate, lovey-dovey conversations between parent and child." — Publishers Weekly

Praise for You Are My Merry Little Christmas:

"This board book helps little readers grasp that the true meaning of Christmas is the celebration of the ties that bind us." — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Peek-a-Boo Zoo:

"The warm, round illustrations provide a soothing tone, making this a perfect late-afternoon read right before naptime." — Kirkus Reviews

"Working in her characteristic aesthetic of rounded, chunky shapes, Wan assembles a cute-as-can-be cast that includes a penguin, hippo, and more . . . A fun addition to the book-as-game category." — Publishers Weekly

Praise for Are You My Mommy?:

"The book radiates warmth with soft curved lines used to form the characters and scenery. Distinct visual patterns add an extra dimension to each page." — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for My Lucky Little Dragon:

"The bold, friendly animals pop off the page with energy." — Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Hug You, Kiss You, Love You:

"The book maintains the chunky digital graphics of Wan's previous titles, and clever visual details are everywhere, from thematically patterned backgrounds of bones, waves, and leaves to the recurring heart elements incorporated into the animals." — Publishers Weekly

"Simple, boldly outlined art, rests atop bright, patterned backgrounds, and the type is large and playful. An affectionate little book for preschoolers — with glitter on the cover!" — Booklist

Praise for We Belong Together:

"Manga-like characterizations and a chunky, hip design deliver the cuddly sentiment with panache." — Publishers Weekly

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