The Mermaid, The Pelican, and The Tall Ship

A heartwarming seaside adventure about friendship, helping others, and finding your way home.

 

Marina the Mermaid knows the sounds of her harbor—the waves, the seabirds, and especially the happy humming of the beautiful Tall Ship.

 

But one day, the Tall Ship isn't humming.

 

She has lost her compass, and she is terribly sad.

 

Marina wants to help. With Percy the Pelican, the harbor's cheerful ambassador who seems to know everyone, she sets off to find it. Together, they search the waters and ask their seaside friends for help—from playful dolphins to a wise old sea turtle.

 

But finding a missing compass may take more than searching.

 

Can Marina and Percy help the Tall Ship find what she's lost—and remind her that sometimes, the way home has been there all along?

 

The Mermaid, the Pelican, and the Tall Ship is a coastal children’s picture book filled with friendship, gentle ocean adventure, sea creatures, and the wonder of the shore.

 

Inspired by Galveston Island and the Texas Gulf Coast, this whimsical story brings together real coastal sights and a little bit of seaside magic.

 

Perfect for ages 4–8 and young readers who love:

• Mermaids, pelicans, dolphins, and sea turtles

• Tall ships and ocean adventures

• Stories about friendship, kindness, and helping others

• Rich, imaginative illustrations

• Coastal places, maritime history, and a touch of magic