An exquisite retelling of the famous, much-loved Hans Christian Andersen story.
Once, long ago, there was a beautiful little mermaid with skin as pale as the palest rose petals and eyes the colour of the ocean itself. One day she swims up to the surface of the sea, where she catches a glimpse of Prince Caspar on board a sailing ship and falls deeply in love with him. Ian Beck’s sparkling illustrations and stunning underwater images bring this enchanting, bittersweet tale to life.
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About the Author:
IAN BECK is a familiar name to the Doubleday/Corgi lists with his previous successful picture books. A freelance illustrator for over twenty years (including such notable artwork as the record cover for Elton John's Yellow Brick Road album), Ian turned to writing and illustrating children's books on the birth of his own first child.
Review:
"Beck's haunting and colourful illustrations bring to life the love story between the Mermaid and Prince Caspian perfectly. A timeless classic with a modern touch" The Bookseller "Sumptuous illustrations and a lyrical retelling of the romantic but tragic story of the beautiful Little Mermaid" Guardian "Beautiful retelling of a classic ... A truly magical atmosphere" Junior "Sublimely illustrated this is a powerful piece of storytelling" Carousel "His books deserve to be classics in their own right" The Books Mag
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- PublisherDoubleday UK
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0385608098
- ISBN 13 9780385608091
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages32
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