The Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids

On hot summer days, the beaches are packed with all kinds of people swimming, splashing, or lying in the sun. But there are other days--magical ones--when the beach is empty. Whoosh The wind tosses up the sand in curling eddies. Kazoom The waves cymbal-crash against the shore. Yes

Days like these are just right for finding mermaids.

Have you ever walked on the beach and looked for shells or or clams? There are creatures, more like you and me, who are even more interesting to look for. Most people don't see them, but they might just not know how to look for signs. That sand dollar--why, that could be a mermaid-size surfboard. Those twisted reeds--a bed for a lovely afternoon mermaid nap. And if you peer closely into the water, you might see a mermaid market.

This is a lovely activity for a fun day at the beach and a way to encourage paying close attention to all the interesting things that can be found on the beach or in the water.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tanglewood
Published: 02/07/2012
ISBN: 9781933718590
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 8.27h x 10.34w x 0.37d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2012
School Library Journal 07/01/2012 pg. 61
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2012
Kirkus Bea Big Book Guide 05/15/2012 pg. 84
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 37 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 150473 / Tiptoe Guide to Tracking Mermaids
Reading Level: 2.8 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5