The Mermaid Who Couldn't Format:Trade Paperback Supporting Traumatized Children and Teenagers

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The Mermaid Who Couldn't Format:Trade Paperback Supporting Traumatized Children and TeenagersMariana the Mermaid is not like the other mermaids. Abandoned by a careless mother on the ocean floor, she has never laughed or played, and can barely even swim. She feels useless. Then she meets Muriel the Turtle, who welcomes her into her family and teaches her to sing her own mighty song, making her feel confident and ready to join in with the other mermaids. Written for children aged 4+, this picture book uses a simple metaphor to show how