The Secret Mermaid Handbook: Or How To Be A Little Mermaid [Hardcover]

Penny Dann (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998 | Age Level: 3 and up

Here's what you'll find in this book!

• a shell bikini top,
• a mermaid photo frame,
• a lucky fish bracelet,
• a pop up pearl ring,
• sparkly hair decorations,
• a magic fortune fish,
• press-on jewel earrings.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

What little girl doesn't secretly wish she were a mermaid? With this handbook--swimming with underwater accoutrements, including an attractive lucky-fish-charm bracelet, a pretty pearl ring, shiny earrings, and sparkly starfish hair decorations--secret mermaids (disguised as human little girls) can adorn themselves most mermaidily. This glamorous jewelry, when removed from sea storage and combined with the pink shell bikini top, makes for quite an ichthyological impression! Fishy fashion aside, the actual book is charming as well. Everyone experiences the occasional bout of stage fright--even someone as talented and lovely as Pearl, the little mermaid who has been invited to sing at the Fish King's birthday concert. Luckily, she has Lobster, the best music teacher in the whole kingdom, and Dolphin, a dear finned friend who provides her with companionship to ease her nerves. In the hours leading up to the concert Pearl is showered with gifts from marine chums (the tropical trimmings above). A fortune fish is provided to predict Pearl's success or failure, but with friends (and an outfit) like this, it's clear that the red-haired siren's song won't miss. Penny Dann, author and illustrator of the shimmering, spectacular The Secret Fairy Handbook has done it again with this treasure trove of undersea treats--a guaranteed tsunami of delight! (Ages 4 to 8) --Brangien Davis

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 20 pages
• Publisher: Little Simon (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0689822553
• ISBN-13: 978-0689822551
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,651,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars On Our Second Copy, October 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secret Mermaid Handbook: Or How To Be A Little Mermaid (Hardcover)

My daughter adores her second copy of this book; both times she slept with the "Secret Mermaid Handbook" under her pillow until the thrill faded. There's just something about mermaids that mesmerizes little girls--all that glitter I suppose. My daughter loves all the jewelry that goes with the story, though trust me--you will lose the press-on earrings very quickly. (Most of the other bits are pretty sturdy, however, particularly the little frame at the end.) The story itself is only so-so, but some of the little asides by the characters make it a bit more tolerable for the adult reading the story, and there are much worse books of this sort on the market. I know my 4 year old would give this 10 stars if she could.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars it's so cute!!!, December 10, 1998

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This review is from: The Secret Mermaid Handbook: Or How To Be A Little Mermaid (Hardcover)

o.k for all you people out ther who need to by a book for there little one, This book rates number one! even though I'm 12 years old I LOVE baby stuff and when I saw the how to be a little fairy book I totally fliped it's the cutest thing I have ever seen it comes with little goodys lke stick on earings and a neclace... I'm not gonna name all the stuff it comes with cause it could take me a while. I fing something new every time I open the book, then i bought how to be a little mermaid and since my name is arielle it fits me perfectly your kids will love it it will make them feel special like it made me feel!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing the sea to the shore, July 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Secret Mermaid Handbook: Or How To Be A Little Mermaid (Hardcover)

Gave this as a birthday gift and my niece really enjoyed it! The little activity which came with the book made the understanding of what was written more concrete.