By Harriet Muncaster (author) , Harriet Muncaster (illustrator)
"New big sister adventures for everyone’s favourite mermaid princess"
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There’s huge excitement at the palace and in Scallop City when Emerald’s mother and stepdad the king announce that they’re having a baby. Emerald’s stepsister Princess Delphina is particularly excited and can’t wait to play with the baby and dress it up. Emerald is less enthusiastic; in fact she even considers going to live with her dad.
When the babies arrive (twins!) though, it’s Emerald who is happiest while Delphina feels left out and struggles to adjust. Fortunately, Emerald is there with her big sister skills to smooth things out.
It’s a typically engaging story, and the details of Emerald’s undersea world will be enchanting for young readers, while the story is another insightful slice of proper family life.
Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! #Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules. She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way.
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In Emerald and the New Arrival , Emerald's mum is expecting a baby and there's so much to do before the big day! Everyone is excited but Emerald can't help feeling a little . . . unsure. What if she gets woken up at night by all the crying? And what if Mum and her step-dad Auster are too busy with the new baby to think about her? But family life is full of surprises and Emerald is about to find out that being a BIG sister is a very special thing indeed.
Illustrated throughout in sea green and black, Emerald is perfect for readers who are looking for a first chapter book with a splash of wildness and wonder.
Animated TV series coming to Sky in 2025.
Praise for the series:
‘This gentle chapter book will delight all young mermaid and under-the-sea fans.’ - BookTrust
Harriet Muncaster is the internationally best-selling children’s author. Her breakout success came in 2016 when Oxford University Press published the first four titles in the Isadora Moon series, which has sold over six million copies worldwide in 42 languages. Harriet studied Illustration at Norwich University College of Art and completed a master’s degree at Anglia Ruskin University. Harriet is also the author of the Mirabelle and Emerald series , both of which are set in the world of Isadora Moon , and the Victoria Stitch series for children aged 9+. Both Isadora Moon and Emerald grew so popular, they have TV adaptations on SkyKids, developed by Kelebek Media. Harriet has since worked on a brand-new series for ages 7+, The Diary of Wiska Wildflower , creating something for readers of all ages, as they grow up with the World of Harriet Muncaster. Her books blend fantasy with relatable themes like friendship, school life, and family, making them beloved by children all over the world.
Harriet Muncaster has been drawing, writing and creating things for as long as she can remember. It was while at school that she discovered that being an illustrator and author was a real career path she could take. From that moment on Harriet knew exactly what she wanted to be!
Harriet is inspired by anything magical, fantastical and glittery. She also has a great fascination for miniature things and owns a dollshouse in the shape of a castle.
Photo credit Alexa Loy
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Emerald and the New Arrival and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Emerald and the New Arrival features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, PSHE: Family Issues, PSHE: Siblings, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Emerald and the New Arrival was written by Harriet Muncaster and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
Emerald and the New Arrival has 98 pages
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