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Sukey and the Mermaid
by Brian Pinkney
Picture book · ages 4–8 · grades K–3 · 550L
Why we'd hand it over
A warm, folkloric adventure rooted in West Indian tradition with gorgeous scratchboard-and-watercolor art that makes the underwater world feel both magical and tactile; Sukey's agency in choosing her path elevates it above generic mermaid tales.