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This charming picture book about a mermaid and her underwater friends teaches young readers what sea glass is and how picking it up helps the health and happiness of the ocean. The whimsical watercolor illustrations incorporate photographs of real sea glass. One day, a sweet little mermaid discovers frosty glass pieces in her underwater cove. Their range of pretty colors-cotton candy blue! caramel brown! juicy lime!-inspires her to dub them “Mermaid Candy,” but she realizes that they do not belong in the ocean. Despite their beautiful appearance, these treasures are actually remnants of trash that is polluting the ocean and endangering underwater creatures. The mermaid rallies her merbunny friends to pull off a creative solution that protects the ocean and its marine life, while enchanting beachcombers on the shore. Key Features: . Adorable, kawaii-influenced illustrations blend watercolor painting with photographs of real sea glass. . The multifaceted tale incorporates themes of history, nature, ocean preservation, and mythical beings. . A delightful cast of characters includes a mermaid, merbunnies, marine life, and rascally squirrels. . The story's environmental lesson teaches young readers what sea glass is and how picking it up helps the health and happiness of the ocean. . Educational back matter shares fun facts about sea glass and how to find it. Children and beachcombers of all ages will adore this imaginative adventure into the world of sea glass. AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Ashley Regina Lucas creates whimsical sea glass art and coastal décor for her business, Sook & Hook (www.sookandhook.com). Ashley has never met a beach she didn't like. She lives with her family on the Jersey Shore and creates artwork and coastal content from dawn to dusk.

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Ashley Regina Lucas creates whimsical sea glass art and coastal décor for her business, Sook & Hook (www.sookandhook.com). Ashley has never met a beach she didn’t like. She lives with her family on the Jersey Shore and creates artwork and coastal content from dawn to dusk.

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