The Mermaid with No Tail by Jessica Long

Dive into this illustrated picture book, where a mermaid with no tail decides
she wants to compete in the Mermaid Games. The other mermaids make fun
of her for being different. But her adoptive turtle parents are supportive and
encouraging, and her shark coach Phelpsy teaches her to swim using her
arms. The mermaid trains hard, maintains a good attitude, and eventually wins
the games.
Inspired by the life of Paralympic champion swimmer Jessica Long, The
Mermaid with No Tail celebrates the importance of dreaming big and the
power of being different.

Jessica Long is an American Paralympic swimmer. She has won 29
Paralympic Medals, making her one of America's most decorated athletes of
all time. Jessica is a speaker, author, advocate, and sports personality. Learn
more at jessicalong.com. Airin O'Callaghanis an illustrator and artist. She
received a bachelor's degree and MFA in fine art in Amsterdam, and an MFA
in illustration in San Francisco. Airin lives in Berkeley, California. Learn more
at airinocallaghan.com.

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On Sale: Sep 26/23
9 x 11 • 32 pages
32 illustrated pages
9781649630933 • $26.99 • CL - With dust jacket
Ages 4-8 years