The Perfect Book for Mermaid Lovers of All Ages!

What a fabulous book for any mermaid lover (such as myself!) Mermaid Atlas: Merfolk of the World by Anna Claybourne brings together two of my loves travel/world culture and mermaids. 

When starting this book, I knew that mermaids came in good and evil types. I was also familiar with 2 or 3 of the mermaid legends in this book. That was maybe 5% of this book. The book is broken down by continent or region in the world. Then with each story, it lists the exact place of the legend. I learned that several cultures have mermaid legends where mermaids live in lakes, streams, rivers, etc. Also, they sometimes have other features such as snake tails or the ability to fly off. The facts about sirens are fascinating as well. 

The illustrations by Miren Asiain Lora were each so stunning and really helped me to picture the different merfolk even more. The colour added a fun element to the stories and legends.

This book is phenomenal and a must for mermaids and mermaid lovers of all ages. Both the book and illustrations are an 11 out of 10! This book makes me want to research and explore this topic even more. I love how different cultures have their own take on the story and legends that have surely passed down from generation to generation for centuries. 

I received an electronic advanced reader copy from Laurence King Publishing Ltd through NetGalley. All opinions are 100% my own.