{"product_id":"orpheline-a-mermaid-lost-and-found-story-9781536226515","title":"Orpheline: A Mermaid Lost and Found Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscovering a baby mermaid on the beach is a dream come true--until Cora realizes that her wonderful find is someone else's loss. A beautifully illustrated story for mermaid fans and tenderhearted readers everywhere. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I'm Cora,\" I say. \"Don't be afraid. You aren't lost anymore. You're \u003c\/i\u003efound\u003ci\u003e.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombing the beach after a lashing storm, Cora is busy filling her bag with sea glass when she spies an amazing sight by the water's edge: a tiny mermaid nestled in an abalone shell. Mama's face turns pale when she sees her, but soon the half baby, half fish is squirming in the bathtub, giggling on wheelbarrow rides, exploring tide pools, and playing shadow games with Cora. All is blissful until Cora hears some strange whispering coming from the baby's shell necklace, a voice that calls \u003ci\u003e\"Orpheline, Orpheline . . .\"\u003c\/i\u003e Protest as she will, Cora knows that this precious baby belongs to the sea--and to someone who misses her dearly. Poignant, atmospheric, and shimmering with mermaid magic, \u003ci\u003eOrpheline \u003c\/i\u003ewill win the heart of every child who's longed to have their fantasies come true, if only for a little while.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatelyn Aronson\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003ePoo-dunit\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003ci\u003e A Forest Floor Mystery\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Stephanie Laberis, as well as several other picture books, including \u003ci\u003ePiglette\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Eva Byrne; \u003ci\u003eClovis Keeps His Cool\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Eve Farb; and \u003ci\u003eWhen PB Met J\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Sarah Rebar.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eShe grew up in California and now divides her time between France and Switzerland. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDow Phumiruk \u003c\/b\u003eis the award-winning illustrator of several picture books, including \u003ci\u003eA Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth \u003c\/i\u003eby Christina Soontornvat. Originally from Thailand, Dow Phumiruk lives in Colorado.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Candlewick Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51322154975506,"sku":"9781536226515","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_933c8fdd-1be7-4b67-99f4-05e8006fc358.jpg?v=1748603867","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/orpheline-a-mermaid-lost-and-found-story-9781536226515","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}