Mermaid Tails is a children's book written by Suzanna Lynn and illustrated by Suzanna Smith. Many children often wonder or are mystified by the existence of mermaids. The fun facts provided at the end of each page are educational and quite intriguing. The earliest mermaid stories started in Syria about 3,000 years ago. Whether it be a jellyfish, a manatee, a stingray, or any other marine life we see, every single one is truly amazing and has a purpose on this beautiful planet. As a former owner of a home tank filled with sharks, catfish, snails, and more, I was mesmerized by the facts presented in Mermaid Tails. With so many incredible marine animals, what would a mermaid look like if we found one?

Suzanna Lynn analyzes many of the possibilities, combining them with different-shaped species that we may have encountered in our lives. Some live in the deep blue ocean while others live on land, Some people have small marine species inside an aquarium but it is always essential to learn as much as possible about the species before you try to care for them. Not only does Mermaid Tails examine the possibilities of mermaids, but it also provides information on so many other different aquatic species - some of which many of us would never have heard of. After reading about Suzanna Lynn's vast array of sea creatures, I do not doubt that both children and young adults will be fascinated by the different marine animals that dwell in our oceans, seas, lakes, and even fish tanks.

The ocean is a wonderful place with its amazing variety of species, real and imaginary. In Mermaid Tails, Suzanna Lynn immerses us in this marine world, sharing fascinating facts about various creatures. She doesn't limit herself to fish but also includes other creatures such as octopuses, seahorses, and jellyfish. The narrative begins with a question: Would mermaids only have fish tails? The answer reveals that there is a great diversity. Suzanna Smith's charming illustrations show us mermaids with tails inspired by the mentioned marine animals. For instance, we see a mermaid with a lionfish tail, accompanied by a fun fact about this type of fish. Mermaid Tails is an innovative way to teach young readers, enabling them to learn information in a fun way while appreciating the beauty of mermaids and exotic fish.

I loved Mermaid Tails for its creative approach. Suzanna Lynn talks about mermaids in short and melodious sentences, asking many questions to stimulate young readers' imaginations. In each illustration, Suzanna Smith shows us mermaids with completely different designs that reflect the characteristics of the marine animals mentioned. Diversity is an aspect that stands out in the images because they show mermaids with different skin colors, hair colors, and ages, including men with fishtails. Marine animals are also well represented. In addition, I liked the explanations in the fun facts because they are concise and easy to understand. Mermaid Tails is a beautiful book to foster curiosity and appreciation for marine life in an accessible way for young readers.