Where Do Mermaids Go on Vacation?

Reviewed By Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ Have you ever wondered where mermaids live? Well, yes, we do know they live in the sea, but do they live in charming sandcastles at the bottom of the sea? And who are their friends? Who do they play with? Mermaids are fun-loving, mythical creatures (or, at least, we often think of them as mythical, but perhaps they do exist). They love to play games just like the rest of us. And they have their special places to visit to have fun and a safe home to live in. But, best of all, they care about each other. And I don't mean other mermaids - they care about all the sea creatures and the undersea world they live in.Kim Ann's picture book story Where Do Mermaids Go on Vacation? is a sweet and endearing story full of fun and laughter and lots of imaginative, thought-provoking activities. The story is told in rhyming verse that is both lyrical and whimsical. It is also told predominantly with questions to make the young reader think and use their imagination to create a perfect place for mermaids to go - not just on vacation, but any time. As each new question is posed, the young reader is challenged to share their ideas on what mermaids do for fun, where they live, and who they play with. It is even suggested, in question form, of course, that perhaps mermaids have so much fun in their sea world as it is that they really don't need to go on vacation. Or do they? The illustrations are delightful, and I loved the questioning approach to presenting the story. Beautiful! Kim Ann is an award-winning children's author based in Southern California. xa0All her life, Kim dreamed of writing fun, imaginative, and colorful books that would help young readers learn to use their imaginations and develop a love of stories. xa0This dream came true! xa0Kim has published many best-selling children's books, including the popular Ruby the Rainbow Witch and Goldy the Puppy series. xa0She is always working on her next story and looks forward to sharing many more books with her readers.Kim recently decided to share her love of daily affirmations by co-authoring a new Quick Affirmation book and card series. When Kim isn't working on her publishing career, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and their dogs.Kim Ann is the author of:*xa0xa0 xa0The Ruby the Rainbow Witch series:oxa0xa0 xa0Ruby the Rainbow Witch: A Picture-Perfect Rainbow Dayoxa0xa0 xa0Ruby the Rainbow Witch: The Lost Swirly-Whirly Wandoxa0xa0 xa0Ruby the Rainbow Witch: Meet the Amber Fairies*xa0xa0 xa0The Go On Vacation series:xa0oxa0xa0 xa0Where Do Elves Go on Vacation?oxa0xa0 xa0Where Does Santa Go on Vacation?oxa0xa0 xa0Where Do Unicorns Go on Vacation?oxa0xa0 xa0Where Do Dinosaurs Go on Vacation?oxa0xa0 xa0Where Do Mermaids Go on Vacation?xa0*xa0xa0 xa0The Goldy the Puppy series:oxa0xa0 xa0Goldy the Puppy and the Missing Socksoxa0xa0 xa0Goldy the Puppy Goes to Puppy Schooloxa0xa0 xa0Goldy the Puppy and the Birthday Spa Day*xa0xa0 xa0Other books:oxa0xa0 xa0Ten Little Sandpipers: A Counting Bookoxa0xa0 xa0Ninja School Rulesoxa0xa0 xa0Quick Affirmations for Super Busy Womenoxa0xa0 xa0Quick Affirmations for Super Busy Men