The Mermaid: How Sirena Learned to Swim

Sirena spends part of every summer in a rambling lakehouse filled with cousins, aunts and uncles, and her beloved Poppo (her grandfather). But despite how inviting the water looks, Sirena hates swimming. Until Poppo's gentle words and example tempt Sirena into the water to discover the joys of swimming--until she's a veritable mermaid. As their lakeside vacation ends, Sirena discovers that her present is tied more closely to Poppo's past that she imagined. This is a tender story about the power of intergenerational relationships and overcoming your fears.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers
Published: 05/05/2026
ISBN: 9781668955246
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.59h x 11.11w x 0.64d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/23/2026