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The Mermaid Princess
A lovely mermaid princess has hurt her tail and is unable to swim. She has become separated from her family and doesn't know what to do . . . This is a charming story and a visual feast by the inimitable Shirley Barber.
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Shirley Barber
143 books111 followersShirley Barber grew up in the Channel Islands, where she gained her lifelong love of nature and painting. A third generation artist, she always dreamed of writing and illustrating children's books. But this dream did not come true until she had moved to Australia and her children had grown up.
Her first picture book Martha B. Rabbit - The Fairies' Cook was published by The Five Mile Press in 1988, and became an instant success. The following year it won first prize in the prestigious Critica Erba awards at the Bologna Children's Fair - an extraordinary achievemnt for a first book.
To date, Shirely Barber books have sold in ecess of 10 million copies. They have been published in over 70 international editions in North America, Europe and Asia. Shirley's best-selling fairy title in Australia is The Tooth Fairy closely followed by The Enchanted Woods and Rainbow Magic. Shirley lives quiety in rural Victoria and continues to write and illustrate delightful storybooks enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Her first picture book Martha B. Rabbit - The Fairies' Cook was published by The Five Mile Press in 1988, and became an instant success. The following year it won first prize in the prestigious Critica Erba awards at the Bologna Children's Fair - an extraordinary achievemnt for a first book.
To date, Shirely Barber books have sold in ecess of 10 million copies. They have been published in over 70 international editions in North America, Europe and Asia. Shirley's best-selling fairy title in Australia is The Tooth Fairy closely followed by The Enchanted Woods and Rainbow Magic. Shirley lives quiety in rural Victoria and continues to write and illustrate delightful storybooks enjoyed by children and adults alike.
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October 18, 2020
This was one of my favourite books as a kid. I loved re-reading it and diving into the beautiful illustrations. So magical and breath-taking.
February 17, 2022
I like that it has illustrations of mermaids. Though, the mermaids are all blonde and do not represent brunette mermaids.
June 26, 2011
Sad,but very good
August 7, 2012
The mermaid in this book is really pretty and so are the rest of the pictures in this book! Definitely a must read for children!
May 24, 2022
Another childhood favourite - so much nostalgia!! A beautifully illustrated book.
February 6, 2008
I liked the pretty pictures in this book...:)
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