About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, such as moving to a new school or joining a group where they feel like the odd one out. This story addresses the anxiety of leaving a familiar environment for one that feels completely foreign. Through the lens of Meeshell L'Mer, a mermaid princess entering a high school on land, the book explores the specific internal conflict of wanting to fit in while also honoring one's unique heritage and personal history. Ideal for readers aged 8 to 12, the narrative provides a safe, fantastical space to process real-world social pressures. It moves beyond simple school tropes to look at how we prepare for big changes and what happens when our 'happily ever after' arrives much sooner than planned. Parents will appreciate how it models self-regulation and the importance of finding a supportive peer group during times of self-doubt.
