--- product_id: 60598885 title: "The Singing Mermaid: A magical story from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard" brand: "julia donaldson, lydia monks" price: "R648" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/60598885-the-singing-mermaid-a-magical-story-from-the-creators-what store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Glitter-embellished vibrant illustrations Top 3 in Mermaid Tales & Myths 4.8⭐ rating from 3,984 reviews The Singing Mermaid: A magical story from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard **Brand:** julia donaldson, lydia monks **Price:** R648 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌊 Dive into magic with the ultimate summer read for little adventurers! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Singing Mermaid: A magical story from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard by julia donaldson, lydia monks - **How much does it cost?** R648 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/60598885-the-singing-mermaid-a-magical-story-from-the-creators-what) ## Best For - julia donaldson, lydia monks enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted julia donaldson, lydia monks brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Ranks #1,751 overall and #3 in Mermaid Tales & Myths, loved by thousands of families. - • **Engaging Rhyming Verse:** Lyrical, easy-to-learn poetry that turns reading into an interactive experience. - • **Perfect Summer Companion:** Ideal boredom-buster for beach days, quiet time, or on-the-go adventures. - • **Award-Winning Storytelling:** From the bestselling duo Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks, creators of beloved classics. - • **Vivid, Glitter-Enhanced Art:** Bright, textured illustrations with glitter details that captivate young readers’ senses. ## Overview The Singing Mermaid is a beautifully illustrated rhyming picture book by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, featuring glitter-enhanced pages and a captivating story about a mermaid’s journey from circus captivity back to the sea. Highly rated with 4.8 stars from nearly 4,000 reviews, it’s a top bestseller in children’s mermaid tales and perfect for engaging kids during summer or anytime. ## Description Dive into the adventure this summer and meet a clever mermaid in this exciting rhyming picture book from the brilliant partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, creators of What the Ladybird Heard . With funny rhyming verse, bright and distinctive illustrations, The Singing Mermaid is loved by children and parents alike – perfect for reading together! Ideal for keeping kids busy during the summer, it’s the ultimate boredom-busting companion for quiet time at home or on the go. Hoping for fame and fortune, the Singing Mermaid joins Sam Sly’s circus. But she soon misses freedom and the ocean. Can friends like Annie the Acrobat help the mermaid escape and find her way home? ‘A delightful rhyming adventure’ - Daily Mail Discover more picture books from Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, the bestselling team behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures, which has sold over 6 million copies worldwide: Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard and Sugarlump and the Unicorn. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 25 x 0.5 x 25 cm | | Edition | Main Market | | Isbn 10 | 1509862730 | | Isbn 13 | 978-1509862733 | | Item Weight | 184 g | | Language | English | | Print Length | 32 pages | | Publication Date | 22 Mar. 2018 | | Publisher | Macmillan Children's Books | | Reading Age | 2 - 5 years, from customers | ## Images ![The Singing Mermaid: A magical story from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91afBR6Nh4L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Fantastic Julia Donaldson Story *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 21 August 2015* My five and almost three year old are huge Julia Donaldson fans and we recently added this book to our collection. The Singing Mermaid marks another collaboration between Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks and Monks' illustration style is perfect for this story.The Singing Mermaid tells the story of a mermaid with a beautiful singing voice who is tricked into joining the circus by it's devious owner. She is forced to sing in the circus and kept in a fish tank but does meet some new friends along the way. Can she, with their help, make it back to her home under the sea?The book is beautifully illustrated, with Monks' trademark bright colours and added glitter which we know so well from books like What the Ladybird Heard. It's the perfect match for this under the sea story with beautiful textures and so many things for your children to look at. Each page has some glitter on it and my almost three year old loves to touch this part of each page.It's a lovely book to read aloud and has Julia Donaldson's usual lyrical style. The poetry flows beautifully and it really lends itself to being learned by heart. My children love it when I stop before the last word of each line so they can complete it themselves. The characters are great and, while Sly Sam is clearly the bad guy (and 'naughty' accordiing to my children) he's not scary at all.I can see us continuing to enjoy The Singing Mermaid for some time to come. Another fantastic Julia Donalson story. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The singing mermaid *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 13 May 2026* Fantastic, true to discrimination too , the book is like new my granddaughter loves it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 8 May 2026* Fabulous. ## Frequently Bought Together - Singing Mermaid - Princess & The Wizard - Sugarlump & The Unicorn --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/60598885-the-singing-mermaid-a-magical-story-from-the-creators-what](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/60598885-the-singing-mermaid-a-magical-story-from-the-creators-what) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*