Review: I Am A Meadow Mermaid

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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Kallie George 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 06 June 2023

I saw the cover of I Am a Meadow Mermaid by Kallie George, and I had to read it! Not only does the main character look like me, but I live in a rural community similar to hers. I saw much of my ancestors in this book (they were farmers, I am not), and who doesn’t love multiple aspects of relatability? Children of all ages will enjoy playing in the rolling hills and searching the country for stars in a sky unpolluted by city lights.

This imaginative story, painted with striking associations by George, follows a young girl who sees the ocean all around her. George painted a beautiful world with lyrical writing, but the illustrations by Elly MacKay brought the story to life.

This one-day adventure that empowers imagination and dreams is sure to be popular with many children (and parents), especially those living in rural areas. I will purchase two physical copies when this is released; one for my collection and one for my future Little Library. I found the illustrations beautiful, making this a to-be-treasured picture book. I will be introducing it to my nieces as I believe they will enjoy this as a bedtime read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

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