Gliding, golden, half-fish, half-woman, hair streaming behind her: in ancient folk tales or films like "Splash!," mermaids entice children and adults alike. In artist David Delamare's richly imaginative paintings, they appear beautiful as never before, captured in a dreamy, wonderful sea world, embryonic in bubble-like eggs; gazing at themselves in the mirror; riding astride a dragon. "Also here" the deadly sirens, the "downside" of mermaids, who lure men to their death, plus Delamare's magical gallery paintings and book illustrations.

Grab your little mermaid and bring your imagination, as classic paper doll dress-up meets enchantment under the sea. The Marvelous Book of Magical Mermaids takes this classic play pattern to new heights (and depths) -- it comes with six glamorous paper mermaids and three elegant paper sea horse friends. You get everything you need to dress them up and play, since our mermaid book comes with 200+ fin-tastic punch-out fashions and accessories--from gowns to crowns to jewels to hairstyles. Gorgeous mermaid tailfins in a variety of glittery, shiny, sparkly finishes add the final, magical touches. Reusable sticky dots make it easy to swap outfits, even tailfins, and the four beautifully-illustrated double-page playscapes let girls enjoy hours of imaginative play as they make their mermaids swim and frolic. We even include a built-in storage pouch so nothing ends up at the bottom of the deep blue sea . . . except your imagination. Comes with: 50 page book, 6 paper doll mermaids, 3 paper doll seahorses, 8 tail fins, 200+ punch-out fashions, reusable sticky shapes, 4 gorgeous playscape backgrounds, storage pouch

"Stories of the Mer-Folk, especially Mermaids, exist in nearly every culture around the world that sailed the oceans or large rivers. Human-like, except for their iridescent, scaly tails, Mermaids and Mermen have fascinated humans for thousands of years. Because the largest of these beings exist in the oceans, most people are not aware that smaller versions of the Mer-Folk live in inland rivers, streams, marshes, and large or small waterfalls. Like many other magickal beings, the Mermaids travel easily between this world and the astral planes, appearing only to those who truly seek to know them and learn their ancient powers. This book brings these fabled creatures out of the storybooks and into real life"--

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.

With the help of her fintastic friends, Echo investigates whether or not fairies really DO exist in this sparkling Mermaid Tales adventure. Echo is excited when her Aunt Crabella and Uncle Leopold visit, especially since Aunt Crabella always has amazing stories about all of her many ocean travels. But when Aunt Crabella tells Echo about the Hairy Fairy—a fairy that visits mermaids while they sleep and purposely tangles their hair—Echo is all set to catch the fairy in the act. Shelly and Kiki tell Echo that fairies aren’t real, but Aunt Crabella says she believes they are. And what’s the harm in believing? When Echo can’t seem to catch the Hairy Fairy, she becomes determined to figure out if fairies really do exist! She teams up with Shelly and Kiki and makes “Fairy Juice” (via a recipe from Rocky Ridge) in order to go on a fairy hunt on Trident City’s majestic Sperm Whale Mountain. But what will they find on their fairy hunt? Will all of Echo’s magical fairy dreams come true?

Princess Melody describes mermaid life, including their education, play, occupations, nursery, and spring ball, in a book with pop-up illustrations.

Mermaid fans will adore this new addition to Usborne's Magic Painting series. Simply brush water over the pages and watch as they burst into colour, revealing scenes including mermaids looking at treasure, brushing their hair and sitting in a seashell. With a laminated gatefold board at the back to slip under the page you are painting and stop water seeping through. Completed paintings can be kept as a keepsake. Another gorgeous addition to the bestselling Usborne Magic Painting series.