The Mermaid and the Shoe by K. G. Campbell

Title: The Mermaid and the Shoe

Genre: Fantasy 

Author/Illustrator: K. G Campbell

Major awards: N/A

Age group: PreK-2nd

Summary: 

This book is an underwater tale of Minnow, one of King Neptune's daughters. Minnow is a curious mermaid, who is different than her gifted sisters. She has many unanswered questions. One day, she swims across a shoe, that has all the answers. Minnow becomes the explorer, she was always set out to be. 

Why would I use this book in the classroom: 

As a future educator, I'd use this book in my classroom to teach students to ask questions! Minnow wasn't afraid to ask questions. Questions create explorers. In the classroom, and in real life, students will explore many things. 

Appropriate grade level:

I think an appropriate grade level for this book is PreK-2nd. At this age, students are very curious. They have all sorts of questions. Students will be able to relate to Minnow the mermaid. 

Ideas for unit of study to include the book in and how you might use the book in the classroom:

• Language Arts: I would use this book to teach students about character development. Students will work in groups to create a poster to describe Minnow.