Along with fun details that enrich the storytelling in Jan Brett's trademark borders, this visual treat will enchant readers of all ages. Vibrant, intricate scenes of an underwater paradise transport this classic fairy tale to a magical setting inspired by the seas off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Luckily, shock turns to happiness when Kiniro gives her a thoughtful gift before escaping from the twenty-four arms coming her way. While there, readers meet Kiniro, a curious young golden-scaled mermaid, and a family of three octopuses. Baby has the biggest shock when she finds the mermaid asleep in her bed! Known for beautifully illustrated wintry classics like The Mitten, The Wild Christmas Reindeer, and The Hat, Jan Brett recently released her newest book, The Snowy Nap, which is a prequel to The Hat. And with her new picture book, The Mermaid, beloved children’s author Brett does precisely that as she plunges this familiar tale into the depths of the sea. She’s thrilled to find a just-right breakfast, pretty little chair, and, best of all, a comfy bed that rocks in the current.īut when the Octopus family returns home, they are not happy to find that someone has been eating their food and breaking their things. When Kiniro, a young mermaid, comes upon a gorgeous house made of seashells and coral, she is so curious that she goes inside. A New York Times bestselling striking under-the-sea version of Goldilocks with bonus storytelling in the borders, as only Jan Brett could create. The Mermaid by Jan Brett (English) Hardcover Book Sponsored 31.57 Free shipping The Mermaid - Hardcover By Brett, Jan - GOOD 4.60 Free shipping The Mermaid by hardcover Book 5.34 Free shipping The Mermaid by Jan Brett (2017, Hardcover) + 4.