Did you ever go to Silversands on a sunny summer's day? Then perhaps you saw the mermaid who sang in the deep blue bay.
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"Each glittery, tactile page is beautifully illustrated and gently teaches youngsters the values of friendship, courage and trust"
--Asda Magazine
--Asda Magazine
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The singing mermaid is tempted away from her home at Silversands to join the circus. The audiences love her but the poor mermaid, kept in a tank by the wicked circus owner Sam Sly, soon longs to return to the freedom of the sea. Will she ever escape? With glitter throughout, this is a beautiful, lyrical new picture book from the creators of the bestselling WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mad about mermaids? Giggly about Glitter? This is the book for you (or your child!)
20 Mar 2012
By K. Z. Sobol
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Vine™ Review
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There are so many wonderful Julia Donaldson stories available and this one is as lyrical as ever. The first thing that you notice of course is the glitter and my two daughters (aged 4 and 5) think that this is a fantastic book. Each and every page has glitter and not just a token amount either. The glitter isn't randomly spread, but has been used to highlight characters, their clothes, scenery, marine-life and much, much more.
The glitter is all just an added bonus to the beautiful illustrations (by Lydia Monk), which are bright and fun, with lots of enchanting little details, so that there is always something new to spot, no matter how many times you re-read the book. If you have read "What the Ladybird Heard" or "Sharing a Shell", which are collaborations by the same writer and illustrator, then you'll not be disappointed by their new offering.
Apart from being sparkly, the glittery areas area also slightly raised and bumpy, which delighted my girls as they kept running their fingers over the page to find more glittery patches. An added bonus is that the glitter seems to be well attached to the book and doesn't shed everywhere (as it often seems to with greetings cards!)
The story itself includes the singing mermaid (naturally) and a misguided decision to trust the promises of a good old fashioned greedy villain named Sam Sly, the owner of a circus. Whilst it is clear that Sly Sam is the bad guy, the writing and the illustration don't make him a frightening figure, which is a relief when you want a good bedtime story! As you would expect, there is a wonderfully happy ending following a daring and challenging escape - all thanks to the Singing Mermaid's friends, both old and new.
Some people might not think it as original and clever as some of Donaldson's other titles, but I think it has been skilfully written, with some fantastic rhymes and the story itself has a nice twist in the tale. If you have a child who is mad about mermaids or goes giggly over glitter - then this is a must. My girls have asked me to read it every night since it arrived!
The glitter is all just an added bonus to the beautiful illustrations (by Lydia Monk), which are bright and fun, with lots of enchanting little details, so that there is always something new to spot, no matter how many times you re-read the book. If you have read "What the Ladybird Heard" or "Sharing a Shell", which are collaborations by the same writer and illustrator, then you'll not be disappointed by their new offering.
Apart from being sparkly, the glittery areas area also slightly raised and bumpy, which delighted my girls as they kept running their fingers over the page to find more glittery patches. An added bonus is that the glitter seems to be well attached to the book and doesn't shed everywhere (as it often seems to with greetings cards!)
The story itself includes the singing mermaid (naturally) and a misguided decision to trust the promises of a good old fashioned greedy villain named Sam Sly, the owner of a circus. Whilst it is clear that Sly Sam is the bad guy, the writing and the illustration don't make him a frightening figure, which is a relief when you want a good bedtime story! As you would expect, there is a wonderfully happy ending following a daring and challenging escape - all thanks to the Singing Mermaid's friends, both old and new.
Some people might not think it as original and clever as some of Donaldson's other titles, but I think it has been skilfully written, with some fantastic rhymes and the story itself has a nice twist in the tale. If you have a child who is mad about mermaids or goes giggly over glitter - then this is a must. My girls have asked me to read it every night since it arrived!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. L. N. Taylor
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Vine™ Review
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As you would expect from this super childrens author, this is a very entertaining, rhyming, childrens story. The illustrations are lavish, beautiful and glittery. The story is about a little mermaid who is tricked into joining a circus, and the cruel circus owner keeps her in a fish tank, forcing her to sing for the crowds. Eventually, with the help of a friend she manages to escape back to the sea. I would suggest this book (like the Gruffalo) is suitable for ages between 3 and 8. Theres just enough text for a cosy bedtime read with a rhyme on each page. My daughter loves it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By PhD mum
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was concerned that it might be girly, but my little boy loves this book! There is a lot of scope for discussion in the settings and characters. The prose is clever and engaging, and the illustrations are delightful.
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Great as usual
You really cannot go wrong with Julia Donaldson, the whole family loves her.
This book is a lovely story and the grown ups love reading it and the kids love hearing it and... Read more
This book is a lovely story and the grown ups love reading it and the kids love hearing it and... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Aniko R Fekete
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
As ever Julia Donaldson does her magic with her books, they are fab & this one is no exception, both my girls are gripped by them, plus it's a pleasure for me to read it to them!! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joanne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glitter on every page!
Another hit! My Reception class loved spotting characters that Lydia Monks has included from Sharing a Shell! They love Julia Donaldson!
Published 1 month ago by E. Cannon
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Review of The Singing Mermaid.
Bought as a present for my grandchild who l believe loves it. Lovely illustrations and being a little girl of five loves all the glitter
Published 4 months ago by Carol Williams
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The Singing Mermaid
This book is great, my daughter and I love it, it flows well and the illustration is fantastic. I would highly recommend this book.
Published 7 months ago by Ms. Kim Hedges
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely book
My kids love the Julia Donaldson books and this one is just as good as previous favourites such as Tiddler and The Smartest Giant in Town.
Published 8 months ago by Disa
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Lovely!
My daughter loves this book! Read it every night! Lovely pictures and story.... All her books are great. Really good read :-)
Published 9 months ago by Bianca
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sparkly fun
Love the illustrations in this one! Great combination of author & illustrator! We have the hardback & I reckon it's a bit pricey. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ais 1978
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Got this book for my class ages 4 / 5 -they loved it and wanted read again. When I got it out to read this week they shouted 'The singing mermaid ' and they cheered . Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. P. C. Mcquillen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming tale
The story lives up to Julia Donaldson's repertoire it is funny and clever and has a moral to it. My children enjoyed it and it has become a regular tale for bedtimes. Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. Patel
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