• The lead role of Ariel in the 2021 live-action remake of THE LITTLE MERMAID is being played by Black actress, Halle Bailey, as yet another great example of the movement to see more characters in movies and TV shows played by people of colour, and Oona is poised to fill the hunger for a diverse mermaid before the movie comes out. • Important themes of determination, friendship and overcoming your fears: The tale of this determined, inventive Oona is the perfect way to show kids how persistence pays off. Every failed attempt to reach the treasure unknowingly leads Oona one step closer to her treasure. • Kelly’s hilarious narrative voice and Raissa’s expressive artistry make for a winning combination in this new character-driven picture book offering. • A celebration of creativity: Oona is an inventor! Little readers will enjoy pouring over the intricate details of her workshop, where Oona collects found objects that discarded into the ocean and makes them into something uniquely her own. After all, it’s her ingenuity that’s key to her treasure-hunting success! Competition: The Little Mermaid, The Snail and the Whale, The Singing Mermaid, Julian is a Mermaid. Julia Donaldson, Kes Gray, Jessica Love