The Little Mermaid

Illustrated by Darcy May
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Paperback
$5.99 US
6"W x 9"H x 0.18"D  
On sale Oct 29, 1991 | 48 Pages | 9780679822417
Grades K-3
Reading Level: Lexile 410L | Fountas & Pinnell M

Hans Christian Andersen's classic story is beautifully adapted for young readers. When the little mermaid gives up her voice in exchange for legs and a chance to meet her beloved human prince, she earns a real human soul.

Step 3 Readers are perfect for children who are ready to read to themselves. At forty-eight pages, Step 3 books are both longer and slightly more difficult than Step 2 books. This level includes some more challenging vocabulary and concepts, though the meaning is made clear through context and illustrations.
Deborah Hautzig is the author of the popular Little Witch books as well as many other Step into Reading titles. She is also the author of the bestselling novel Second Star to the Right. She lives in New York. View titles by Deborah Hautzig
Darcy May is an illustrator known for Stuart Little, The True Bride, Heartless Giant, Seven Dwarves, and other timeless children’s classics.  View titles by Darcy May
"The most significant achievement of Hautzig's adaptation is that it restores to the mass market Andersen's original ending."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.  

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Hans Christian Andersen's classic story is beautifully adapted for young readers. When the little mermaid gives up her voice in exchange for legs and a chance to meet her beloved human prince, she earns a real human soul.

Step 3 Readers are perfect for children who are ready to read to themselves. At forty-eight pages, Step 3 books are both longer and slightly more difficult than Step 2 books. This level includes some more challenging vocabulary and concepts, though the meaning is made clear through context and illustrations.

Author

Deborah Hautzig is the author of the popular Little Witch books as well as many other Step into Reading titles. She is also the author of the bestselling novel Second Star to the Right. She lives in New York. View titles by Deborah Hautzig
Darcy May is an illustrator known for Stuart Little, The True Bride, Heartless Giant, Seven Dwarves, and other timeless children’s classics.  View titles by Darcy May

Praise

"The most significant achievement of Hautzig's adaptation is that it restores to the mass market Andersen's original ending."--Bulletin, Center for Children's Books.  

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