Mermaid and Pirate

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 they’re 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.

"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 simplicity…well 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 simplicity…well worded and concise, the text tells the story of a friendship overcoming obstacles.” —––Booklist

Tracey Baptiste is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous middle-grade novels, including Minecraft: The Crash, The Jumbies series, and African Icons, and has made a splash with her picture books Looking for a Jumbie and Because Claudette. You can

Leisl Adams is a director, storyboard Artist and illustrator. She is the author and illustrator of the graphic novel Batter Royale, for young adults. You can

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