Kid Reads: October 16, 2025

I read a lot of books with my kiddo. Kid Reads is a biweekly look at what we've enjoyed recently. 

The Mermaid with No Tail
Jessica Long  (author), Airin O’Callaghan  (illustrator)

Kiddo brought this home from her school library and we've read it multiple times since. This book tells the story of a mermaid with no tail who wants to compete in the mermaid races. It showcases perseverance and how being different is not a bad thing. The illustrations are both beautiful and charming. They are also rich in detail so there's always something new to find. 

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