A new friend

When mermaid Vera and Octo-boy Beaker investigate what seems like a wave of vandalism in Tidal Grove, they discover a baby Mantis shrimp who does not fully understand his own power, and help him find his family.

Main Author: Lukoff, Kyle (Author)
Other Authors: Uno, Kat (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Scholastic Inc., 2023.
Edition: First edition.
Series: Mermaid days.
Acorn (Scholastic Inc.)
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Summary: When mermaid Vera and Octo-boy Beaker investigate what seems like a wave of vandalism in Tidal Grove, they discover a baby Mantis shrimp who does not fully understand his own power, and help him find his family.
Physical Description: 56 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm.
Audience: Ages 4-6.
Grades K-1.
ISBN: 9781338794984
1338794981
9781338794977
1338794973
Author Notes: Kyle Lukoff is a National Book Award finalist and the Newbery and Stonewall Award-winning author of multiple books for young readers, including When Aidan Became a Brother , Call Me Max , and Too Bright to See . Kyle spent eight years as an elementary school librarian, but now he writes full time, assists in sensitivity readings and consultations, and presents on children's and youth literature all across the country. He got hired at a bookstore when he was sixteen, which means he's been working at the intersection of books and people for well over half his life. He lives in Philadelphia. Visit him online at kylelukoff.com.

Kat Uno was born and raised in Hawaii, on the island of Maui. She was influenced at an early age by comics, Saturday morning cartoons, and Japanese manga. She attended the University of Hawaii and received a Bachelor of Arts. Kat loves creating artwork that is cute and fun. She is the mother of two wonderful little kids who are a constant source of inspiration. Visit her online at katuno.com