After spying Prince Eric on his ship, Ariel the mermaid dreams of living permanently above the sea.

Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits above the surface, she meets a human prince and falls in love. Determined to be with her true love, she makes a risky deal with an evil sea witch and trades her voice for legs. Ariel embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, but soon finds that the fate of her father's kingdom is in her hands. This storybook includes beautiful, full-color art in the style of the beloved film, The Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid fans will be fascinated by the full script, complete lyrics, hundreds of rare archival images, sketches, insider notes, and historical details gathered from the Walt Disney Archives. The Little Mermaid has enchanted audiences of all ages since its release in 1989, and now you can dive deep into the full script, complete lyrics, and the film’s history with this stunning volume. Disney fans will be delighted by the hundreds of archival photographs, original sketches, and historical images curated from the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Animation Research Library, along with insider stories from Ron Clements and John Musker, the writers/directors of the film. This special edition provides an in-depth experience of the beloved Disney classic, giving readers a deeper appreciation for the animators, musicians, and voice actors who brought the story of Ariel to audiences around the world.

Paper dolls of Ariel the little mermaid and Prince Eric, with an assortment of costumes.

This fresh retelling of the classic Disney film The Little Mermaid is illustrated with vintage paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists. Illustrated with a variety of paintings, sketches, and concept art from the original Disney Studio artists, this fresh retelling of The Little Mermaid follows the story of the classic animated film. See how Disney's artists interpreted the story through different styles and mediums, and follow Ariel on her journey to becoming a princess.

A little sea princess, longing to be human, trades her mermaid's tail for legs to win the love of a prince.

Cartoon Tales gives young kids a chance to enjoy all the fun of their older siblings' comic books and graphic novels! This clever new format interweaves colorful comic strips with blocks of prose to create exciting stories young readers won't be able to put down. The comic book art serves not only to illustrate the book, but also to move the story along, with some of the most exciting moments occurring within the comic panels. Each book in the series contains three tales based on favorite animated Disney films. The featured characters will run the gamut from classic to new, adventurers to princesses. Deep Sea Cartoon Tales is the third volume in the series. Featured within its pages are Finding Nemo, The Little Mermaid, and Atlantis.