3 stars
A sweet story about a pond mermaid and her overwhelming worries. Lily does everything she can to help her friends who live in and around the pond. But she worries that the responsibility is just too much for her to handle alone. After a major storm, Lily finds the courage to talk to her friends about her worries and ask them for help.
Nice themes of open communication, teamwork, and cooperation. I love the encouragement to tell someone when something is wrong and voice your concerns. I also love the emphasis on not having to do everything on your own.
The artwork is simply magical. I especially love that the reader can follow Bobble’s growth through the pages from a tadpole to an adult frog. Gorgeous nature spreads and lovely displays of pond life.
A magical little book that empowers readers to talk about their worries and ask for help when they need it.