By Harriet Muncaster (author) , Harriet Muncaster (illustrator)
"Another lively, thoroughly charming story about everyone’s favourite little mermaid."
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Harriet Muncaster’s stories of little mermaid Emerald are always charming, and this is no different.
On a trip to visit her dad, Emerald finds a newly hatched sea dragon separated from its mother in a storm. When Bubbles the baby follows her back to the castle, Emerald and her stepsister Delphina decide to keep the little creature as a pet, but her mum and stepdad are adamant: babies need to be with their mummies.
The reunion takes place and the mother sea dragon shows her appreciation with a very special thank you experience. The story might be set beneath the sea and Emerald’s stepdad a king, but there’s lots Emerald has in common with young readers, and lots they’ll pick up in this story.
As ever, lively plots and short, prettily illustrated chapters make these ideal for newly independent readers, while there are some ‘fintastic’ extras at the end including a quiz and bubble making instructions.
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.
The morning after a big storm, Emerald discovers a shimmery egg in Dad's back garden. A baby sea dragon hatches from the egg! It is sooo cute! When the cheeky little sea dragon hitches a lift with Emerald back to Mum's, everyone at the royal palace is enchanted. Emerald knows deep down that they need to find its real family and so Emerald, Delphina, and Mum set out on an exciting ocean adventure to do just that.
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. Explores the difficulties of dealing with other people’s expectations and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
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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Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Emerald and the Sea Dragon and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
Emerald and the Sea Dragon features in the following genres: Featured Books for 5+ readers, Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics
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Emerald and the Sea Dragon was written by Harriet Muncaster and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
Emerald and the Sea Dragon has 96 pages
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