Lily the Pond Mermaid

From the creator of Ella’s Night Lights comes a new tiny heroine – Lily, the pond mermaid, in a story about friendship, community and dealing with childhood worries and anxieties.

Ponds are lush green places, full of busy life. And some ponds, if you look hard enough, even have a secret: pond mermaids. Just like Lily. In her beloved pond home, is her whole world – all her dragonfly, damselfly, butterfly, snail, frog and fish friends. But ponds are vulnerable places and Lily worries about keeping everyone safe … and her worry grows and grows. When a storm hits the pond and everything becomes covered in a tangle of storm debris, Lily becomes overwhelmed. But then she finds, bubbling up inside, a little flicker of courage to reach out, talk about her worries and ... ask for help.

Vibrantly illustrated with lots of realistic detail, this sweet story of camaraderie and finding your inner courage offers an important life lesson to young children. Books for Keeps
Lucy Fleming’s story shows the power of camaraderie and of finding your inner strength to reveal how you feel to your friends. Red Reading Hub
Lucy Fleming’s storytelling and artwork come together to create a captivating picture book filled with love, light, and the unique magic of mermaids. Lily the Pond Mermaid is a story that celebrates the wonders of nature and the importance of seeking support and assistance when needed. Preneur World
A magical mermaid story with a touching about caring for our natural world and our friends. Armadillo Magazine
We enjoyed reading this picture book with its overriding message about caring for one another. The lush and detailed illustrations provided lots of talking points… I strongly recommend this unusual addition to the Mermaid genre of books. Letterpress Project

Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and bookworm since early childhood, and graduated from the University of Lincoln with a first-class honours degree in Illustration. She is the author-illustrator of Ella's Night Lights and has illustrated a number of books including Small Person's Guide to Grandmas, written by Jane Clarke, and River Rose and the Magical Christmas, written by singer Kelly Clarkson. Originally from Warwickshire, she now lives and works in Cheshire. Find her online at lucyflemingillustrations.com and on Twitter and Instagram as @IllustrateLucy.

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