This book is a great opportunity to teach several science skills like properties of water, temperature, and density. As an educator, it is great to see the story also teach social skills like team work, and problem solving. It can also open up a conversation about emotions, and “how would you feel if…?”
A great addition to homes and classrooms for people of all ages!
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
This is an easy-to-follow story about two young friends and a mermaid. It was nice to see how parts of the story involve science. While the story is easy to follow, I found it a bit choppy in parts and not flowing easily for me. I love how it explains science in an easy to learn way for kids. Mai and her friends give young readers a great science lessons with this adventure.
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Maia and Fig are beside the lake, having a picnic of lemonade and sandwiches, as they are eating, Trezzie the mermaid comes over to see them and asks about the ice cubes in their lemonade, when she sees how pretty they are, she asks Maia to make them into a necklace for her. As Maia does this, Fig cannot see Trezzie and becomes jealous when Maia gives her the necklace and because she thinks it is just floating away, she goes into the lake to rescue it, but when she does, Fig gets a leg cramp and nearly drowns, but Trezzie comes to the rescue.
Will Fig start to believe in Trezzie now she has rescued her? This is a charming book with lots of facts, as well as a lovely message which is a joy for all ages.
Reviewed by @roxsannel
Mermaid and the Ice Cube Necklace by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Trezzie is a mermaid that visits her friends on land. They share a love for science and how it can seem like magic. These books are fun, colorful, and educational. Great job showcasing ice in this book. Loved it!
