The Little Mermaid

This 'Magic Beans Story' presents Linda Newbery's retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic 'The Little Mermaid.' It follows a young mermaid princess who, fascinated by the human world, falls in love with a prince she saves from a shipwreck. Longing for an immortal soul and the prince's love, she makes a perilous deal with the Sea Witch, sacrificing her voice for legs and enduring constant pain. The story explores themes of self-sacrifice, unrequited love, and the quest for identity, culminating in a bittersweet transformation into a 'daughter of the air.' This picture book, aimed at ages 3-7, introduces young readers to a foundational fairy tale, encouraging a love for storytelling and opening conversations about complex emotions and choices.

The moving tale of a little mermaid, who was prepared to sacrifice everything for the love of a prince. This mesmerizing classic is one of the greatest love stories of all time. This story is a magic bean. It may not look much like a bean, but I can promise you that it is. For if you plant it in a young mind, it will grow into a love of story and reading. These beans are favourite fairytales and legends that will delight, thrill and thoroughly entertain. Each story has been brilliantly crafted by one of the best-loved writers for children. This story was published by David Fickling Books as part of the Magic Beans anthology. The complete anthology is available in hardback and in ebook format.