How to Spot a Mermaid by Jane Yolen

Pull up a seat near the water and settle in. From award-winning author Jane Yolen—the beloved storyteller behind Owl Moon and the How Do Dinosaurs series—comes a delightful field guide to the shyest, most enchanting creatures in the sea.

Would you like to spot a mermaid? You’ll need a few supplies and a great deal of patience. As these charming illustrated pages reveal, mermaids don’t make friends easily. But find a quiet spot near the shore, sit very still, and be willing to share your Goldfish crackers… and you just might catch a glimpse. And who knows—there may be a mermaid out there hoping to catch a glimpse of you, too.

What we love about this one? It’s part fairy tale, part nature guide. Our young heroine leads the search like a real scientist—binoculars, map, pad, and pen at the ready—blending wonder with genuine observational curiosity. Sally Deng’s gorgeous underwater illustrations bring our waterways to glowing life, making this a sweet starting point for talking about the magic (and importance) of the natural world.

It’s perfect for:

• Little dreamers who love mermaids and nature alike
• Parents and grandparents hunting for a book that sparks imagination
• Educators weaving STEM and fieldwork into storytime
• Fans of How to Catch a Mermaid and The World of Emily Windsnap

Cozy, clever, and full of salt-air wonder—just right for a rainy afternoon of reading here by the cove. Come browse a copy; we’d love to help you find it.

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