cover image Mermaid Tales from Around the World

Mermaid Tales from Around the World

Mary Pope Osborne, Paul Werstine. Scholastic, $7.99 (96pp) ISBN 978-0-439-04781-4

A dozen mermaid tales from as many cultures receive ""vigorous and picturesque"" retellings and ""astonishing,"" period-flavored illustrations, said PW in a starred review. Ages 7-11. (Apr.)