The Little Mermaid (Capstone Early Readers: First Reader Fairy Tales)

An early reader for ages 5–7 that offers an easy-to-read retelling of the traditional Little Mermaid fairy tale.

The Little Mermaid wants to know what the world is like above the sea, but to find out, she must give up her voice. Then she falls in love with a human prince. How can she tell him how she feels without her voice? With a low word count and charming illustrations, First Reader Fairy Tales provide the next step after decodables and offer fun and achievable reading adventures!

The First Reader Fairy Tales series features:

• Short text with achievable vocabulary to help build reading confidence.
• High-frequency words and simple dialogue for developing readers.
• Wordplay activities and discussion questions to support reading skills and comprehension.

 

About Capstone Early Readers
Perfect for kids moving beyond decodables, Capstone Early Readers use short, engaging stories, simple plots, and supportive features to help children build reading stamina, confidence, and comprehension as they grow into independent readers.

C.C. Oven is a writer and editor from Minnesota. She loves sweets, sports (watching, not playing), and the indoors. She does enjoy the outdoors if it is 68 degrees and partly cloudy with very little wind.