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Mermaid Tales from Around the World
by Mary Osborne
ISBN: 0439047811
ISBN-13: 9780439047814
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Scholastic
Published date: 1999
Size: 8 x 11 inches
Weight: 0.65 pounds
Ages: 2 to 3
Pages: 96
Synopses
A collection of twelve mermaid tales from around the world, featuring such sources as France, Greece, and North Africa.
Publisher's Notes
Enter the mystical realm of mermaids in this collection of multicultural tales from around the world. From the icy floes of Alaska to the islands of the Mediterranean Sea to the reefs of New Zealand, these eight mermaids have captivating stories to tell about the promises, perils, and possibilities that lie beneath the water.
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