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Mermaids and Selkies
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The Merbaby by Bateman, TeresaCall Number: J PIC
When he and his brother Josh find a mer-baby caught in their fishing net, Tarron, rejecting his brother's plan to sell the baby and make a profit, discovers that there are greater treasures than gold.
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The Mermaid by Brett, JanCall Number: J PIC
Set in the ocean off Japan, this retelling of Goldilocks and the Three Bears stars Kiniro, a mermaid, who finds a baby octopus's breakfast, chair, and bed just right.
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The Mermaid and the Shoe by Campbell, K. G.Call Number: J PIC
Each of King Neptunes 50 mermaid daughters boasts a special talent, except for little Minnow, who seems to be good only at asking questions. When she finds a strange object, Minnow follows her questions to a wondrous place and finds answers, including the answer to the most important question of all: Who am I?
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Oona by DiPucchio, KellyCall Number: J PIC
Oona and her best friend Otto love to search for treasure...and often find trouble instead. Messy trouble. Tricky trouble. Even shark-related trouble. That's never stopped them before, though! After all, no proper treasure hunt is without some adventure. But when the grandest treasure yet is stuck in a deep, dark rift, Oona's not sure if she can dive right in. What might be waiting for her in those unknown waters? (AND OTHER TITLES).
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Ten Minutes to Bed, Little Mermaid by Fielding, RhiannonCall Number: J PIC
Splash the mermaid loves exploring the ocean and making new friends...but will she get to bed on time? Written specifically for bedtime, this story is full of shimmering fish, dancing crabs, a friendly whale...and one adventurous little mermaid! Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten minute countdown to bed is at the heart of.
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The Seal Mother by Gerstein, MordicaiCall Number: J PIC
A seal sheds her skin and becomes a beautiful woman, but even after marrying and bearing a son she longs to return to her seal family in the sea.
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Selkie by McClure, GillianCall Number: J PIC
When a greedy oysterman captures a selkie--a seal that turns into a girl--a boy outwits him and returns her to the sea and wins her reward.
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Princess Fishtail by Minters, FrancesCall Number: J PIC/ROYAL
After rescuing a handsome surfer, the Mer-King's daughter decides to trade her tail to a frightening troll in exchange for legs, but after a month on land she seeks a way to visit her home.
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The Little Mermaid by Pinkney, JerryCall Number: J FOLK
In this reinvention of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a little mermaid trades her voice for legs and makes a new friend on land, but must return to the sea to save her family.
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Mermaid Dreams by Pugsley, KateCall Number: J PIC
One sunny Saturday, Finn visits the beach. The warm sand feels wonderful between her toes, but it would be more fun if she had a friend. Too shy to say hello, Finn watches the kids play nearby, and slowly her eyes droop closed... When Finn awakens she has been transported to a magical underwater world... and she's a mermaid! But who is calling out a greeting from behind that coral? Whose bright eyes are peering at her from the sea grass? Could it be a new friend? Or just another sea creature? Making new friends may not be as hard as you think -- if you have a good imagination!
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Mermaid Kenzie by Sherman, Charlotte WatsonCall Number: J PIC
When Kenzie slips on her mermaid tail, she becomes Mermaid Kenzie, protector of the deeps. One day as Kenzie snorkels around a shipwreck, she discovers more plastic bags than fish. Grabbing her spear and mermaid net, she begins to clean up the water and the shore--inspiring other kids to help.
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Donnatalee by Tamar, ErikaCall Number: J PIC
Kate, a girl living in New York City, takes the subway to the beach, where she imagines being a mermaid, swimming with the fishes, and becoming queen of the sea.
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The Sea Tiger by Turnbull, VictoriaCall Number: J PIC
The Sea Tiger is Oscar's best friend--and Oscar's only friend. They do everything together: explore the ocean, visit the sea circus, even hitch a ride to the surface to look at the stars. But Oscar is shy, and so it's up to the Sea Tiger to help him find other friends.
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Friends by Valério, GeraldoCall Number: J PIC
When a girl and a frog go to the beach to fish, they are frustrated to find that the fish aren't biting. Instead, they stare into the water and make faces at their reflections. Then, something spectacular happens. The reflections take on lives of their own, transforming into a mermaid with her own pet frog. Surprise gives way to delight as they invite the girl and the frog to enter a stunning underwater world. The new friends swim and play amongst colorful sea creatures until they discover a pair of glowing pearls and turn them into matching necklaces.
Fairies
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Bloom by Cronin, DoreenCall Number: J PIC
When the glass kingdom begins cracking, the king and queen fail in their quest to get help from the fairy Bloom, who can work great magic but was banished because of her muddy boots and messiness, so they send Genevieve, an ordinary girl who will do what it takes to save the day.
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Evie and the Strawberry Patch Rescue by Dahle, StefanieCall Number: J PIC
When Evie's strawberry patch is flooded she needs to find somewhere for her strawberry plants to live -- the flower fairies' garden is too crowded, the pond is too swampy and the woods are too dark. With the help of her friends, Evie moves her plants to their new home on the little hill, but they still won't grow. What has Evie forgotten? Through Evie's adventures young readers will learn about the natural world.
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Ella's Night Lights by Fleming, LucyCall Number: J PIC
A light-loving magical girl with mothlike wings that are too delicate to be out in the sun collects glowing objects while flittering about at night, sharing them with others who need them most until the day her animal friends decide to return her kindness.
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If the Shoe Fits by Hippen, SethCall Number: J PIC
Murray, a humble shoemaker, presents a pair of glass slippers for a frantic fairy godmother when her wand runs out of power, setting off a rollicking chain of events that may force him to disappoint a prince, risk the fairy's wrath, and sacrifice the secret love of his life.
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Twinkle by Holabird, KatharineCall Number: J PIC
It's Twinkle's first day at The Fairy School of Magic and Music, and she can't wait to make spells like all the other fairies. But Twinkle keeps forgetting the magic words, and her spells go from bad to worse!
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Blue Moon Mountain by McCaughrean, GeraldineCall Number: J PIC
A dreamy tale about a girl's nighttime journey. Joy is enchanted by unicorns and fairy tales. One blue-moon night, she wakes to find a magic path leading to Blue Moon Mountain, where she encounters all of the creatures of fantasy and myth except the unicorn she seeks. She soon discovers a love for all of the magical creatures that exist only there.
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Finn and the Fairies by Oddino, LiciaCall Number: J PIC
Finn the tailor does not believe in fairies. When hens don't lay or cows dry up, the villagers blame the fairies, and take extra care not to anger the creatures. Finn just laughs. “What foolish superstitions!” he declares. When King Bertrand announces a royal ball to find a wife for his son, Finn's talents as a tailor are in great demand. But much to his amazement, it’s not just the girls of the kingdom who need new gowns! How can he keep these mischievous new customers happy? Finn’s comical efforts to stay in the fairies’ good graces make for a lively and delightful story.
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Unicorns
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Invasion of the Unicorns by Biedrzycki, DavidCall Number: J PIC
Secret agent Bubble07, who exactly resembles a stuffed toy, is on Earth to assess whether or not the unicorns should invade the planet--but despite some bizarre Earth customs like show-and-tell, and annoying Earth dogs, ultimately suggests that Earth would serve as an excellent vacation destination for unicorns.
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The Dragon and the Unicorn by Cherry, LynneCall Number: J PIC
Valerio the dragon and Allegra the unicorn are driven into hiding when humans begin to destroy the natural beauty of their land, but they receive hope when they befriend the daughter of the man responsible.
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If I Had a Unicorn by Dawnay, GabbyCall Number: J PIC
Have you ever given any thought to what the perfect magical pet would be? Giants are far too big, and dragons are way too hot, but what about a unicorn? It might eat all your ice cream for breakfast, but if you get upset about that, it will feed you cotton candy! It can sprinkle star dust on grumpy siblings, carry you to soccer practice on a rainbow, and make sure you dream nothing but sweet and fluffy unicorn dreams. In this playful tale, a little girl finds out firsthand what it's like to have a magical creature as a pet.
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Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn by Hale, ShannonCall Number: J PIC
Kitty, who looks like a kitten yet feels she is actually a unicorn, begins to doubt herself as others ridicule her, until she meets a unicorn that helps her discover and embrace who she is.
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Unicorn Day by Murray, DianaCall Number: J PIC
The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows and sparkly butterflies, but when an impostor (a horse with a fake horn) arrives, will the party continue with all its glittery glory? (AND OTHER TITLES).
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Where's the Unicorn Now? by Schrey, SophieCall Number: J PIC/FIND
"The seven unicorns of Rainbow Valley have become a worldwide sensation. Due to popular demand, they are off on tour to meet their superfans... So where are the unicorns now? Seek them out in every scene--from the bright lights of Broadway to the excitement of Rio Carnival. There are 17 amazing destinations to explore
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Unicorn Dreams by Sheldon, DyanCall Number: J PIC
No one else in Dan's class believes him when he says that he has seen a unicorn, until his story captures their imaginations.
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Not Quite Narwhal by Sima, JessieCall Number: J PIC
Born deep in the ocean, Kelp is not like the other narwhals and one day, when he spies a creature on land that looks like him, he learns why.
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Margaret's Unicorn by Smith, Briony MayCall Number: J PIC
Margaret's whole world changes when her family moves to a cottage by the sea to be near her grandma. One evening, Margaret spots a mist over the water. No, that's not mist ... clouds maybe? No, they're unicorns descending onto the shore! They vanish as quickly as they'd appeared, but accidentally leave behind a baby, tangled in the weeds. Margaret, lonely and in need of a friend, brings him home and cares for him through the fall and winter. Together, they chase the waves, stomp on frozen puddles, and build snow unicorns. When spring finally comes around, and the other unicorns return, Margaret's takes her small friend back to his family ... but these two won't forget one another. And though Margaret misses him, she has made a new friend, and her new cottage is starting to feel like home.
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Peppa Pig: Peppa's Magical Unicorn by Spinner, CalaCall Number: J PIC/TV
When Suzy comes over to Peppa's house to play, they have a lot of fun with Peppa's new toy horse, Horsey Twinkle Toes. But what they really want to play with is a wonderful, magical, colorful UNICORN! Can Daddy Pig make their dreams come true?
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Unicorns Are the Worst! by Willan, AlexCall Number: J PIC
A grumpy goblin hates having unicorns as neighbors, but when dragons threaten his home and the unicorns come to the rescue, he has to admit that maybe unicorns are not so bad after all.
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A Unicorn Named Sparkle by Young, AmyCall Number: J PIC
A picture book about a little girl who desperately wants a beautiful unicorn as a pet, but winds up with a less than desirable one instead. (AND OTHER TITLES).