Magic Mermaids Book Review: An Underwater Adventure for Kids
A picture book by Sarah Levison and Lisa Regan about mermaids with magical powers exploring the ocean. Story, illustrations and what kids learn.
Some children go through a mermaid phase that never quite ends. Bath time becomes ocean time, and every dupatta turns into a tail.
If that sounds like your house, this book will be a hit. In this Magic Mermaids book review we look at the story, the pictures and what children take from this underwater adventure.
The short answer Magic Mermaids is a children's picture book written by Sarah Levison and illustrated by Lisa Regan. Readers dive into an underwater world to meet mermaids with magical powers, swimming with dolphins and exploring coral reefs. It celebrates the ocean, friendship and imagination.
ISBN: 9781789477443
Magic Mermaids book review: the story
Readers are taken to an underwater world where mermaids rule.
Diving beneath the waves, they meet a group of mermaids with magical powers who go on adventures in the deep ocean. They swim with dolphins and explore coral reefs, and the whole journey is full of wonder.
The characters
- The mermaids: each with her own personality and magical abilities.
- Sea creatures: a colourful cast of ocean animals who befriend the mermaids on their adventures.
Why children love it
Sarah Levison's lyrical writing creates a sense of wonder, and Lisa Regan's vibrant pictures bring the underwater world to life.
The themes of friendship, adventure and magic speak to children of all ages and nudge them to use their own imagination.
Lisa Regan's illustrations
The pictures are full of vibrant colours and fine detail: shimmering seas, coral reefs and graceful mermaids.
Every page has scenes and characters that invite children to dive in and imagine an adventure of their own.
Magic Mermaids book for kids: what it teaches
It is a picture book for readers of all ages. The large format and sturdy pages make it ideal for reading aloud.
Imagination and creativity
The world of mermaids and sea creatures gives children plenty to imagine and play.
Wonder for the natural world
The ocean setting builds curiosity and an appreciation for the beauty and variety of nature.
Friendship, kindness and courage
The mermaids' adventures encourage children to be kind and brave, and to celebrate what makes them unique.
Play tip After the story, ask your child to invent their own mermaid: her name, her magic power and her sea-creature best friend. Then draw her together.
About the author and illustrator
Sarah Levison writes imaginative children's books. Lisa Regan is an illustrator whose vibrant artwork brings stories to life with warmth.
Similar ocean and mermaid books
- "The Mermaid" by Jan Brett
- "Mermaid Dreams" by Kate Pugsley
- "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister
Gift it right: Magic Mermaids as a birthday gift
For a mermaid-mad child, this is one of the easiest books as birthday gifts for kids. Add mermaid name labels inside the cover, a pretty name sticker on the wrapping, and if you want a bigger gift, a hamper of hair clips to match.
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Magic Mermaids?
Sarah Levison wrote it, and Lisa Regan illustrated it.
What is the Magic Mermaids book about?
Readers dive into an underwater world and join mermaids with magical powers as they swim with dolphins and explore coral reefs.
Is Magic Mermaids a good book for kids who love mermaids?
Yes. It is a large-format picture book about mermaids, sea creatures, friendship and imagination, made for reading aloud.
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