Publisher's Synopsis
Mermaid Seal: A Selkie Tale brings a suspenseful twist on classic Celtic Mythology to the beautiful town of Chatham, Massachusetts. The book is wonderfully rhythmed and filled with unapologetically amazing color. The 40-page book is wonderfully illustrated and written to entertain, energize and enlighten children as young as two and as old as eight years of age.
In Mermaid Seal: A Selkie Tale, a curious Selkie Seal and a local boy who she befriends, unveil their unforgettable summer adventure. While enjoying the very imaginable yet whimsical story, the readers of all ages will begin to grasp the story's message --- "it's all about respecting the amazing diversity and the marvelous miracles of Mother Nature". At the front of the book, parents will find a Parents Corner. A full page packed with some tantalizing facts about seals to share with the youngest readers and prepare them for this mythical adventure. The book also includes an Eye Spy page which allows children to find the words in the text and learn more about the items revealed during the adventure.
Consie Berghausen is a children's book author who is no stranger to writing quality children's literature. For this book, she has teamed with her two daughters, Chloe and Nina. Chloe, an anthropological researcher, is her co-author and Nina, a talented graphic artist, is the book's illustrator. Consie's work is known to uniquely embellish the ubiquity of Mother Nature, the wonders of wildlife and the relationships that exist between wildlife and humanity.
Mermaid Seal: A Selkie Tale is Berghausen's sixth published book. Two of her most recently published books are about a legendary shark who periodically makes Cape Cod his home - A Shark! Named Jamison and Jamison! A Shark Returns.
