Books like The Secret Lives of Mermaids (The Secret Lives Series)
The Amazon River (Natural Wonders of the World)
Anne Fitzpatrick, Sangma Francis, 2021
80 pages
Why to read
Explores the diverse Amazon ecosystem engagingly.
Illustrates rich flora and fauna for educational insight.
Encourages ecological awareness and conservation values.
Supports geography learning with vivid imagery.

The Amazon River (Natural Wonders of the World)
Anne Fitzpatrick, Sangma Francis, 2021
Award winning
Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck
Lucy Courtenay, Audible Studios, Amaka Okafor, Ryan Sampson, Clare Corbett, Chloe Massey, Laura-Leigh Smith, 2022
128 pages
Why to read
Adventurous story sparks curiosity and imagination.
Encourages teamwork and friendship among diverse characters.
Addresses overcoming fears through courage and collaboration.
Supports language skills with engaging narrative and dialogue.

Mermaid School: The Spooky Shipwreck
Lucy Courtenay, Audible Studios, Amaka Okafor, Ryan Sampson, Clare Corbett, Chloe Massey, Laura-Leigh Smith, 2022
Award winning
Secret Kingdom: Dolphin Bay: Special 2
Rosie Banks, 2013
208 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure in a magical underwater world.
Encourages creative thinking and curiosity.
Strengthens reading skills and vocabulary development.
Ideal for shared reading with family.

Secret Kingdom: Dolphin Bay: Special 2
Rosie Banks, 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
Under The Sea
K.D. Mitchell, AG Energy, 2021
48 pages
Why to read
Explore vibrant marine life in a delightful underwater world.
Engages young minds with colorful, detailed illustrations.
Supports early literacy and vocabulary development.
Encourages curiosity about marine biology and ecology.

Under The Sea
K.D. Mitchell, AG Energy, 2021
Award winning
Sea Quest: Stinger the Sea Phantom: Book 6
Adam Blade, 2019
128 pages
Why to read
Exciting underwater adventure captivates young minds.
Fosters curiosity about marine life and ecosystems.
Strengthens reading skills through engaging narrative.
Supports development of empathy and teamwork.

Sea Quest: Stinger the Sea Phantom: Book 6
Adam Blade, 2019
Award winning
The Mermaid Atlas: Merfolk of the World
Anna Claybourne, Miren Asiain Lora, 2020
48 pages
Why to read
Explores diverse merfolk legends from around the world.
Enhances geographical and cultural knowledge.
Stimulates imagination with vivid, colorful illustrations.
Encourages curiosity and learning about different cultures.

The Mermaid Atlas: Merfolk of the World
Anna Claybourne, Miren Asiain Lora, 2020
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.
