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1. Blanco, Alberto (1992). The desert mermaid (La sirena del desierta). San Francisco: Children's Book Press.

Abstract:
The last of the desert mermaids is found living in an oasis in the Sonara desert. An Indian and his horse take her on a journey to find the roots of her ancestors. Here she finds the gift of song and can finally join the thousands of mermaids riding the waves.

Abstract provided by Amanda Blue, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Desert] [Goal Setting] [Hispanic] [History] [Mermaids] [Multicultural] [Music] [Rhythm] [Song]

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2. Haley, Gail E. (1990). Sea tale. New York: E. P. Dutton.

Abstract:
A love story is told between a mortal man and a mystical creature.

Abstract provided by Betsey Griggs, 19996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Boat] [Bodies Of Water] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Curiosity] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Love] [Mermaids] [Mythical] [Sea] [Transportation]

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3. Handford, Martin (1989). Great waldo search. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Waldo and his wizard friend journey through a fantasy. It is filled with goblins, giants, monks, dwarfs, mermaids, knights, and hunters. In the end, Waldo will see the truth about himself.

Abstract provided by Liz Kuehn, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Companion] [Critical Thinking] [Dwarfs] [Fantasy] [Giants] [Goblins] [Mermaids] [Mythical] [Nonverbal Communication] [Royalty] [Truth]

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4. Lester, Allison (1991). The journey home. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.

Abstract:
After falling through a pit and landing at the North Pole, Wild and Wooley have a long journey back home. While finding their way back, they run into Santa Claus, the Good Fairy, Prince Charming and the Little Mermaid.

Abstract provided by C. Jude Johnson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Assertiveness] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Goal Setting] [Mermaids] [Mythical] [Stress Management] [Travel] [Verbal Communication]

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5. Minarik, Else Holmelund (1959). Father bear comes home. New York: Harper & Brothers.

Abstract:
Father bear has been fishing out in the ocean. Little bear misses his dad and wants to be just like him when he grows up. Little bear is hoping his dad will bring him a mermaid.

Abstract provided by Jennifer J. Thompson and Jennifer L. Thompson, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bear] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Family] [Feelings] [Fishing] [Growing Up] [Imagination] [Loneliness] [Mermaids] [Mythical] [Parents] [Recreation] [Verbal Communication]

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6. Valentine, Johnny (1992). The day they put a tax on rainbows. Boston: Alyson Wonderland.

Abstract:
In a magical land far away, there is a girl who has a magic ring which leads her to discover an undersea kingdom. In this kingdom, a boy who likes to feed birds comes face-to-face with a dragon. A king decides to put a tax on rainbows because his throne is lumpy. Throughout each of these adventures, lessons are learned.

Abstract provided by Amy Brumbaugh, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Adventures] [Awareness] [Beliefs] [Bodies Of Water] [Bravery] [Challenges] [Community] [Discovery] [Dragons] [Fairy] [Fantasy] [Love] [Magic] [Mermaids] [Mythical] [Rain] [Rainbow] [Royalty] [Sea] [Weather] [Wedding] [Wish]

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