Lily the Pond Mermaid by Fleming, Lucy

Friendship, worries, and newfound courage all play a part in this underwater tale of a tiny mermaid heroine.

"I'll always be here;
there's no need to fear.
All will be well when
a pond mermaid's near."

Lily the pond mermaid loves taking care of her pond and all the creatures that call it home. But it's also a big responsibility. Lily often worries about not being able to keep the pond--and everyone in it--safe. As her worries grow, a big storm hits the pond, and everything becomes covered in a tangle of debris. Luckily, Lily is able to share her feelings with her friends and ask for help. Together, Lily and the animals that live in the pond not only restore their home but also learn how to take care of one another.

Author: Lucy Fleming
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 04/15/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.40h x 10.90w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781536235562
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2025

About the Author
Lucy Fleming has been an avid doodler and bookworm since early childhood. She is the author-illustrator of Ella's Night Lights and Oak: The Littlest Leaf Girl as well as the illustrator of several books, including River Rose and the Magical Christmas by singer Kelly Clarkson. Lucy Fleming lives in England.