Caroline Pitcher and Jackie Morris

A beautiful gift edition of this captivating story about care, kindness and love.

When lonely Mariana finds a Merbaby on the beach, hidden in a crab shell, she takes the baby home. She loves and cares for her, with the blessing of the baby's mother, the Sea Spirit, who comes regularly to breast-feed her child. Mariana knows that the Merbaby will have to return to the sea, but her own life has changed: she is no longer lonely and unloved.

About the illustrator:

Jackie Morris is an artist, writer and painter. She lives and works in Wales and her work is informed and inspired by wild places and creatures.

About the author:

Caroline Pitcher is an award-winning author who celebrates through writing, like living life twice. She has written many novels and stories, including picture books.

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Mariana and the Merchild cover.jpg

Extent: 32 pages

UK Publisher: Otter-Barry (July 2024)

Illustrations: Full colour, by Jackie Morris

Primary agent: Jessica Woollard

Film/TV agent: DHA (Georgie Smith)

Co-Agents: Chinese - Andrew Nurnberg Associates; Japanese - Japan Uni

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Mariana and the Merchild image.jpg

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