Bretts fans will rejoice, and shell make new ones, too.' Publishers Weekly, starred review Bretts brightly colored, highly detailed art shines in this aquatic setting as she embellishes the octopuses dwelling with shells, coral, and tropical fish that swim in and out of the windows. The bears turn into octopuses, dressed in the straw hats and indigo-dyed coats of rural Japan, and Goldilocks becomes Kiniro, a mermaid with black hair and golden scales ('kin-iro' is Japanese for gold). ★ 'In this dazzling remix, Brett sets 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' under the sea. Along with fun details that enrich the storytelling in Jan Brett's trademark borders, this visual treat will enchant readers of all ages.

Vibrant, intricate scenes of an underwater paradise transport this classic fairy tale to a magical setting inspired by the seas off the coast of Okinawa, Japan. Luckily, shock turns to happiness when Kiniro gives her a thoughtful gift before escaping from the twenty-four arms coming her way. Baby has the biggest shock when she finds the mermaid asleep in her bed! Shes thrilled to find a just-right breakfast, pretty little chair, and, best of all, a comfy bed that rocks in the current.īut when the Octopus family returns home, they are not happy to find that someone has been eating their food and breaking their things. When Kiniro, a young mermaid, comes upon a gorgeous house made of seashells and coral, she is so curious that she goes inside. A New York Times bestselling striking under-the-sea version of Goldilocks with bonus storytelling in the borders, as only Jan Brett could create.

The Mermaid by Jan Brett