Fantasy: Once Upon a Mermaid's Tail

 

Book Review: 


Once Upon a Mermaid's Tail 
by Beatrice Blue

Summary:

This is a charming and wonderfully drawn children's book about a young kid named Theodore who catches fish from the ocean. One day, while exploring the seashore, he discovers a mermaid locked in a shell and takes her home. Theodore is overjoyed to have discovered a mermaid, and he takes excellent care of her, feeding and playing with her. However, he quickly sees that the mermaid is not healthy and must be returned to the water to recuperate. Theodore starts on a quest to return the mermaid to her home, and along the way he discovers that caring for a mermaid entails a tremendous deal of responsibility. 

Genre and Illustrations:

The novel takes place in a fictional world where mermaids live, which adds to its beauty and appeal. Fantasy encourages readers to open their eyes, imagine, and consider the world around them in new ways (Galda, 2017). The book is a visual marvel, with breathtaking images that depict the ocean's captivating beauty and enchantment. This story teaches children the importance of caring for the environment and the devastating effects of altering creatures' natural habitats. 

Activities:

The book emphasizes the necessity of safeguarding nature and the environment. A field trip to the beach might be planned as a school activity to highlight this concept. During this field trip, children might participate in a cleaning exercise, collecting and disposing of waste left behind by others. This would be a fantastic opportunity to teach pupils about how human actions affect the ecosystem. Students may grasp the long-term effects of reckless behavior by witnessing the quantity of rubbish on the beach. 

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References:

Blue, B. (2024). Once upon a mermaid’s tail. FRANCES LINCOLN.

Galda, L., Liang, L. A., & Cullinan, B. E. (2023). Literature and the Child (9th ed.). Cengage Learning US. https://reader2.yuzu.com/books/9798214347752

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