Books like Secret Kingdom: Dolphin Bay: Special 2
Award winning
Secret Kingdom Special: Christmas Ballerina
Rosie Banks, 2013
208 pages
Why to read
Festive storyline enhances holiday spirit and joy.
Ballet theme encourages artistic expression and creativity.
Characters demonstrate teamwork and friendship values.
Ideal for improving early reading skills.

Secret Kingdom Special: Christmas Ballerina
Rosie Banks, 2013
Award winning
Bridesmaid Surprise: Two magical adventures in one! (Secret Princesses)
Rosie Banks, 2018
208 pages
Why to read
Dual magical adventures stimulate imagination and creativity.
Enhances empathy through diverse, relatable character experiences.
Encourages resilience and solution-finding in challenging situations.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens parent-child bonds.

Bridesmaid Surprise: Two magical adventures in one! (Secret Princesses)
Rosie Banks, 2018
Award winning
Rainbow Magic Early Read Shannon Ocean
Daisy Meadows, 2013
80 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure in a magical underwater setting.
Introduces marine life knowledge subtly, enhancing learning.
Strengthens vocabulary and reading confidence in young readers.
Encourages curiosity and exploration through vivid storytelling.

Rainbow Magic Early Read Shannon Ocean
Daisy Meadows, 2013
Award winning
Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, Thomas Girard, Dee Garretson, 2021
144 pages
Why to read
Adventure-filled story sparks children’s imagination.
Features strong, relatable characters for young readers.
Encourages problem-solving through engaging narratives.
Supports early literacy and cognitive development.

Mermaids of the Deep Blue Sea (The Boxcar Children Creatures of Legend)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Aimee Lilly, Thomas Girard, Dee Garretson, 2021
Award winning
Amy's Dreaming Adventures: The Underwater Paradise
Chrissy Metge, 2019
36 pages
Why to read
Vibrant underwater settings stimulate children's imagination.
Amy's character teaches resilience and curiosity.
Encourages understanding of marine life and ecosystem.
Ideal for shared reading, enhancing parent-child bonding.

Amy's Dreaming Adventures: The Underwater Paradise
Chrissy Metge, 2019
Award winning
Dear Mermaid
Alan Durant, Vanessa Cabban, 2007
32 pages
Why to read
Fosters creativity and imagination through enchanting mermaid tales.
Enhances empathy by presenting diverse, relatable characters.
Encourages literacy with engaging, simple text structure.
Supports emotional development through heartwarming stories.

Dear Mermaid
Alan Durant, Vanessa Cabban, 2007
Award winning
Mermaid School
JoAnne Stewart Wetzel, Lucy Courtenay, Sheena Dempsey, 2020
128 pages
Why to read
Captivating mermaid-themed adventure stimulates young imaginations.
Encourages resilience and friendship through relatable underwater characters.
Enhances problem-solving skills with engaging plot twists.
Ideal for encouraging early reading and interactive storytelling.

Mermaid School
JoAnne Stewart Wetzel, Lucy Courtenay, Sheena Dempsey, 2020
The Secret Lives of Mermaids (The Secret Lives Series)
Anuk Tola, Sangma Francis, Anja Susanj, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explores mythical creatures' culture, enhancing cultural understanding.
Encourages curiosity and learning through creative storytelling.
Supports language development with rich, descriptive language.
Engages young readers with captivating underwater adventures.
