Magical and mysterious, the merfolk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this enchanting compendium will reveal their secrets. Learn all about the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers and the fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal life. This captivating book features a mix of mermaid 'facts' and short retellings of some of the most magical and enticing traditional merfolk tales.

One fine day Mrs.Sweetwater sees a pussycat in a little book. 'Oh, what a sweet little pussycat.' she thinks and she makes a wish. That's where Mr.Sweetwater comes into the story. He takes his car and goes on an adventurous ride to fulfill the wish of Mrs.Sweetwater. Will he find the little pussycat?

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2013 © Story by Iris Schaath

Illustrations by Pepijn de Jonge

THREE STORIES

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