Written by: Candy Gourlay.

Illustrated by: Francesca Chessa.

“I am a beautiful mermaid!” declares the Dugong, and she shows Benji and Bel her mermaid tail (rather big) and her mermaid singing (very bad). Is she really just a “sea cow”? Come to the ocean and get a magical surprise… Could the Dugong be a mermaid after all?

Set in the Philippines, this sun-drenched picture book is about kindness and friendship — with a touch of magic. (From GoodReads)

Recommended for: Oceans of Possibilities summer reading theme.