The mermaid atlas : merfolk of the world /
Claybourne, Anna,author.
Asiain Lora, Miren,illustrator.
Magical and mysterious, the merfolk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this enchanting compendium will reveal their secrets. Learn all about the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers and the fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal life. This captivating book features a mix of mermaid 'facts' and short retellings of some of the most magical and enticing traditional merfolk tales.
The world of mermaids -- Europe -- Mermaid homes -- Africa -- Ancient mermaids -- Asia -- Mermaid magic -- Oceania -- Mistaken for mermaids -- North America -- Mermaid sightings -- South America.
Magical and mysterious, the merfolk of the world are notoriously elusive, but this enchanting compendium will reveal their secrets. Learn all about the beautiful Selkies of the Scottish seas, the wily Iara of Brazil who love to outwit travellers and the fearful Ningyo of Japan who can give you eternal life. This captivating book features a mix of mermaid 'facts' and short retellings of some of the most magical and enticing traditional merfolk tales.
Mermaids