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rereader33's review
3.0
July 2023 Reading Challenge
Prompt: read a book w/ a water setting
This was a cute, sweet book! While I feel like Minnow and her daughters look a little too similar to the point where I could barely distinguish them, the art worked well with the setting, mythology, and tone. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a cute, beautiful mermaid themed story.
Prompt: read a book w/ a water setting
This was a cute, sweet book! While I feel like Minnow and her daughters look a little too similar to the point where I could barely distinguish them, the art worked well with the setting, mythology, and tone. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a cute, beautiful mermaid themed story.
johnnymacaroni's review
5.0
I thought this might be a version of the little mermaid I hadn't seen before or a completely unrelated mermaid story...instead it is a delightful blending of both new and old! I love the curiosity and determination of Minnow who finally finds her place in the world but also becomes an accomplished storyteller while she's at it. Beautiful illustrations complete the package.
pacifickle's review
4.0
Great re-imagining of The Little Mermaid. What is Minnow's strength? Follow her as she tries to discover the purpose of a shoe.
kelleemoye's review
4.0
Review at: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=4651
I adored K.G. Campbell’s illustrations in Flora and Ulysses, and he did not disappoint with The Mermaid and the Shoe. This book is about discovery and being different. Minnow is not like her sisters (all whom are perfect), and she just hasn’t figured out what she excels at yet; however, through some adventures, she finds out what she truly is good at. Minnow is a great role model for kids. She doesn’t let comments or other people’s judgments from being who she is.
I adored K.G. Campbell’s illustrations in Flora and Ulysses, and he did not disappoint with The Mermaid and the Shoe. This book is about discovery and being different. Minnow is not like her sisters (all whom are perfect), and she just hasn’t figured out what she excels at yet; however, through some adventures, she finds out what she truly is good at. Minnow is a great role model for kids. She doesn’t let comments or other people’s judgments from being who she is.
nssutton's review
5.0
The illustrations in this book are gorgeous, even so that even my daughter flipped through it again and again on her own. I loved the repetition of the story, the underlying sense of adventure, the million questions asked by Minnow, and the resolution. Instant favorite for me!
carolynaugustyn's review
3.0
The art is hauntingly beautiful and really striking, just absolutely delightful. The story was more eh to me, I didn't love it or hate it and wasn't moved by it much.
froydis's review
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley.com and K. G. Campbell publishers for early access to this title.
Very Cute Book! I LOVED the simple but effecting illustrations! There are a lot of two page spreads that help to tell the story. This is a cute tale about finding your own strengths in life. I also liked the dynamics with the one sister - so true to life! Very cute, and a fun read for little girls, particularly those who like mermaids.
Very Cute Book! I LOVED the simple but effecting illustrations! There are a lot of two page spreads that help to tell the story. This is a cute tale about finding your own strengths in life. I also liked the dynamics with the one sister - so true to life! Very cute, and a fun read for little girls, particularly those who like mermaids.