A Serenade of Mermaids: Mermaid Tales from Around the World

By Shirley Climo

Book Overview

Plunge into the Deep Beneath the sea, off the shore of Scotland, there waits a beautiful princess cursed to live her life as a seal, except for one night each year. In Japan there lives a sea maiden who can change shape at will to become any underwater creature. And in Switzerland, in the Lake of Zug, there is a mermaid who falls so deeply in love with a human man that she will do anything to keep him beneath the water with her. Discover an underwater kingdom where these, and many other mermaids from around the world, are waiting to meet you. But be careful--not all mermaids can be trusted...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0064421031
• ISBN13: 9780064421034
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5

Customer Reviews

My favorite book as a child.

My parents purchased me this book when I was about seven years old. It easily became my favorite. I had been obsessed with mermaids since I was about three years old, and the elaborate stories and beautiful illustrations left me aesthetically satisfied. I would say it is effective enough if it has stuck with my memory for ten years. I highly recommend this for any child with an avid interest in mermaids.

the best book I have read in a long time

this book is great for anyone who likes mermaids and a good myth my favorites were about romance of human and merfolk I loved it my favorite mermaid book I have read and believe me I have read alot the pictures were really life like and the book is cheap I just could'nt put it down I would suggest this book for anyone that can read

Readable, enjoyable -- not just for mermaid lovers!

These well-chosen tales are told in a smooth, enjoyable style. Each tale is prefaced by a good deal of background regarding mermaids of various cultures--always interesting, though sometimes unrelated to the tale. The accompanying illustrations are simple but not unenjoyable. Overall this is the best collection of mermaid tales I've found yet. Although the paperback format makes it less apealing as a gift or keepsake item, I'd still choose this volume over the other mermaid books I've read simply for its readability. I recommend this book not just to those who love mermaids, but also to anyone who loves folklore and good stories.

My daughter loved this book

My daughter is fascinated by mermaids. She loved the stories of mermaids from all around the world, all of which were very well written. I recommend this for any child who is interested in mermaids.

A Serenade of Mermaids

The introductions to each story are pretty good, though manydon't connect very well with the story they introduce. I see thisbook being used by the Alaska units for the unusual Alaska mermaidstory. This is a folklore book with good black and white illustrations. Excellent book for the 3rd grade through the 7th grade, and it is also recommended as a good read for teachers.