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The Mermaid

How Sirena Learned to Swim
Brief Description
In these oversize board books, every page is bursting with life and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognisable things—a jack-o'-lantern, a black cat, a ghost in the window—while older kids can follow the star characters through all... Read More
Format: Hardback
$5100

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A rambling lakehouse, a gaggle of cousins, and one very patient grandfather makes the summer Sirena learns to swim something special.

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In these oversize board books, every page is bursting with life and tons to discover! Children as young as age 2 have a blast pointing out recognisable things—a jack-o'-lantern, a black cat, a ghost in the window—while older kids can follow the star characters through all kinds of bustling Halloween scenes.

Wimmelbooks are virtually instruction-free, inviting kids to make their own way through the busy Wimmelworld they encounter and to craft their own stories. First, they're introduced to a unique cast of characters who are hidden in plain sight on the pages that follow. As children seek them out, each character's storyline unfolds, but it's up to kids to interpret the scenes and create stories they think fit. It's hours upon hours of fun and an effortless introduction to literacy, to boot.

My Big Wimmelbook®—Happy Halloween! overflows with seasonal spirit, helping kids sharpen their observation skills while delighting in every spooky, silly detail. Whether they're spotting trick-or-treaters, witches on broomsticks, or a parade of playful ghosts, young readers will love discovering all the Halloween magic hiding in this lively world.

About Wimmelbooks

Wimmelbooks originated in Germany decades ago and have become a sensation with children (and adults!) worldwide. My Big Wimmelbooks® is the first-ever English-language wimmelbook series. Its books have been praised as "lively... and abounding with humour and detail" (WSJ) and likely to "make any parent's heart sing" (NYT).

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781668955246

Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 May 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Tilbury House,U.S.

Illustration: Full-color illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Annie Bowler

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 287.0mm

Height: 226.0mm

Weight: 418g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Patty Brozo has been writing stories for and about children since taking creative writing classes in college. She is the author of Miss Pinkeltink’s Purse and The Buddy Bench. Annie Bowler is an illustrator based in Washington DC. Her illustrated books, Including Walking Towards Peace (Krull, Flyaway, 2021) and A Very Big Problem (Jill-Levine and Sasso, Flyaway, 2020) are Junior Library Guild selections. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Illustrators and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, among other publications. Annie received an MFA in Illustration as Visual Essay from the School of Visual Arts where she was awarded the Paula Rhodes Award for Excellence upon graduating in 2016.

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