{"product_id":"a-royal-tea-9781481402552","title":"A Royal Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Royal Tea - Mermaid Tales Adventure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a royal messenger announces that Queen Edwina is coming to tea, Princess Shelly faces her biggest challenge yet. The Queen of the Western Oceans is her great aunt, but Shelly has never met a queen before. This Mermaid Tales adventure by award-winning author Debbie Dadey combines royal excitement with the universal fear of change that young readers will relate to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrincess Shelly's Royal Dilemma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShelly is as jittery as a jellyfish preparing for the queen's visit. Questions swirl through her mind: How should she act? What should she wear? But the real worry comes when Pearl tells Shelly that Queen Edwina plans to take her to live in Neptune's Castle. After all, that's where a real princess would live. The thought of leaving her home, friends, and beloved grandfather behind terrifies Shelly from the top of her head to the tip of her tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Young Readers Ages 6-8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover chapter book is ideal for beginning readers who love underwater adventures and princess stories. The accessible narrative and engaging illustrations by Tatevik Avakyan make it perfect for children transitioning to longer books. Part of the beloved Mermaid Tales series, this story addresses real emotions like anxiety about meeting new people and fear of change while maintaining the magical underwater setting young readers adore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Author Debbie Dadey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDebbie Dadey has written more than 150 books for children and is best known for The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids series. Her experience crafting stories that resonate with young readers shines through in this tale of royal expectations and staying true to yourself. Living in Sevierville, Tennessee with her family, Dadey continues to create stories that help children navigate their own challenges through fantastical adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Happens When the Royal Carriage Arrives?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Queen Edwina's royal carriage finally arrives, Shelly trembles with anticipation. What will the queen think of her? Will she really have to leave everything she loves behind? This Mermaid Tales adventure explores themes of family, belonging, and finding courage when facing the unknown. The story provides comfort to children dealing with similar fears about change while delivering the magic and adventure they crave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWhen Shelly meets the Queen of the Western Oceans in this Mermaid Tales adventure, she encounters a royal dilemma!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a royal messenger announces that Queen Edwina is coming to tea, Shelly is as jittery as a jellyfish! After all, the Queen of the Western Oceans is her great aunt. And despite being a princess, Shelly has never met a queen before. How should she act? What should she wear?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen Pearl tells Shelly that the queen is going to take Shelly to live in Neptune's Castle: \"It's where a real princess would live,\" Pearl tells her. Shelly is terrified of leaving her home, friends, and beloved grandfather behind. When the royal carriage arrives, she's trembling from the top of her head to the tip of her tail. What will Queen Edwina think of Princess Shelly? And will she really take Shelly away from the home she loves?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDebbie Dadey is an award-winning children's book author who has written more than 150 books. She is best known for her series The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids, written with Marcia Thornton Jones. Debbie lives with her husband, her children, and three dogs in Sevierville, Tennessee.\n\n\u003cp\u003eTatevik Avakyan has illustrated many books for children, including the Mermaid Tales series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680980439314,"sku":"9781481402552","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_69acd3f3-0de0-4a50-a410-b423f4e2fff8.jpg?v=1733946939","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-royal-tea-9781481402552","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}