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Have you ever seen a mermaid? Eliza has! And this is the story of how she and a little mermaid become the most inseparable of friends.
Synopsis
Have you ever seen a mermaid? Eliza has And this is the story of how she and a little mermaid became the most inseperable of friends . . .
A perfectly bewitching picture book filled with myth and mystery from the award-winning Jane Ray.
Synopsis
Have you ever seen a mermaid? Eliza has And this is the bewitching tale of how she and a little mermaid became the most inseparable of friends . . .
Eliza lives next to the sea, with her father, a fisherman. Eliza doesn't know why, but she's always felt different from the other children... So when her father goes fishing, Eliza plays alone. Until one day, a mysterious new girl appears on the beach, with long greeny-gold hair and pale, pale skin. The two soon become inseparable. But when the time comes, can Eliza let her new friend return to her home under the sea?
An enchanting, touching tale about friendship, filled with a wonderful sense of magic, myth and mystery.
Beautifully told and illustrated by the award-winning Jane Ray, this magical story is perfect for mermaid lovers of all ages.
About the Author
Jane Ray was formerly an art teacher for students with disabilities. She has illustrated a variety of children's books and has been hailed as "one of the most luminous illustrators at work today" by an Economist reviewer. She has also written Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden among many others. She won the 6-8 category of the Smarties Prize with The Story of Creation. The Story of Christmas was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award, and A Balloon for Grandad was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award.