Taylor Lukens

A beautiful world of underwater friends and a special mermaid's adventure make this into a fun read.

Serena is the daughter of the Mer-King and Mer-Queen, and enjoys living a life showing others how to be kind and nice. When her best friend, a little seahorse, asks her to go seashell hunting, Serena can't refuse. At one of their favorite spots, they discover a surprising treasure. Not sure what it is, they take it to the mer-jewelers and learn an interesting tale.

Warmth and goodness radiate from this book from the very first page. It's made immediately clear that Serena, her family and her world are a wonderful place with loads of fantasy. Every character shines friendliness and kindness, which makes this an ideal story for even sensitive listeners and readers. The adventure is fun without growing overly tense, and it ends with more friendship and understanding. The message is made clear at the end but doesn't come across as preachy.

The illustrations are colorful and well done. There are small details to draw in and the illustrations flow well with the story. It's a wonderful tale to use as a bedtime read, a story time, or even for more sure readers to hit on their own.

I received a complimentary copy and found this to be a sweet, wholesome and fantasy filled read.… (meer)