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A Mermaid Girl

Sana Rafi, illustrated by Olivia Aserr

A Mermaid Girl follows Heba as she prepares for a summer visit to the community pool in her new yellow burkini. Eager to resemble the mermaid girls in her family, she is excited to wear it for the first time. At the pool, friends’ questions about her swimsuit make Heba feel conspicuous and unsure. The story focuses on her experience of a cultural garment amid familiar summer activities and on her connections with family across generations.

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Book details

Lexile Text Measure
AD570L
ATOS Book Level
3.7
Fountas & Pinnell Text Level
O
Themes
Belonging · Cultural Heritage · Family · Self Acceptance
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Published
June 28, 2022
Pages
40
ISBN-13
9780593327609
Language
English
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