Mermaid School
By Joanne Stewart Wetzel
The Story
A young mermaid named Molly heads off to her first day of mermaid school, where she counts clamshells, recites the A B Seas, and makes new friends under the sea.
Why It's Special
For the kid gearing up for their own first day, Molly's underwater version makes the nerves feel a little smaller and the excitement feel a lot bigger.
- Big idea: First days are easier when you realize everyone else is new too — even mermaids.
- Vibes: Sweet, gentle, and full of underwater wonder
Perfect For Kids Who
- are getting ready for their own first day of school
- love rhyming language and read-aloud rhythm
- enjoy imaginative underwater worlds
- are working on making new friends
Ask Your Little Reader
- Real-life connection: What was it like on your first day of school, like Molly's first day of mermaid school?
- Story details: What are some of the things Molly learns to do at mermaid school?
- Imagination: If you went to mermaid school, what would you want to learn first?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Molly felt when she walked into mermaid school for the very first time?
- Imagination: The mermaids hear a story about children who walk on land — what do you think surprised them most about us?
