Mermaid and Pirate

(Hardback)

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A mermaid and a pirate build a friendship through kindness, empathy, and shared adventure in this heartwarming picture book by New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste, with bright, bold illustrations by Leisl Adams.

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Mermaid and Pirate cannot understand each other. They speak different languages and come from different worlds. But theyre quick to lend a hand, or a tail, when the sky grows stormy and waters get rough, and a friendship is born. Sometimes kindness and generosity speak louder than words.

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"Brimming with sweetness, the illustrations add a Disney aesthetic to this simple tale of the burgeoning bond between two very different friends...A winsome tale of unexpected friendship."Kirkus Reviews
"Brimming with sweetness, the illustrations add a Disney aesthetic to this simple tale of the burgeoning bond between two very different friends...A winsome tale of unexpected friendship."Kirkus Reviews
Created with a pleasing palette, the illustrations have an appealing, cartoonlike simplicitywell worded and concise, the text tells the story of a friendship overcoming obstacles. Booklist
Created with a pleasing palette, the illustrations have an appealing, cartoonlike simplicitywell worded and concise, the text tells the story of a friendship overcoming obstacles. Booklist

Author Bio

Tracey Baptisteis theNew York Timesbestselling author of numerous middle-grade novels, includingMinecraft: The Crash, The Jumbies series, andAfrican Icons, and has made a splash with her picture booksLooking for a JumbieandBecause Claudette. You can visit her online at www.traceybaptiste.com.

Leisl Adamsis a director, storyboard Artist and illustrator. She is the author and illustrator of the graphic novelBatter Royale, for young adults. You can visit her online at www.leisladams.com.