We Can Be Mermaids

<p><b>An uplifting and empowering story about the joy of swimming and following our dreams.</b></p><p>Silver has <i>loved </i>swimming since her very first lesson and dreams of one day becoming... a MERMAID!<br>There's just one problem: her dad can't swim.</p><p>They bake mermaid-tail cupcakes together, build mermaid caves and read underwater stories, but he can't join her in the pool like the other dads.</p><p>Silver worries she'll have to give up on her dream and quit swimming - how can she <i>possibly </i>leave her dad behind when she's a mermaid?!</p><p>But one day, Dad has a surprise for her, one that will help Silver to see that she should <i>never </i>give up on her mermaid dreams...</p><p><b>Swimming should be for everyone, but it's reported that 95% of Black adults and 80% of Black children in England do not swim.</b><br><b><br>This important and joyful story demonstrates the freedom and excitement of swimming, empowering little ones to pursue their passions without fear.</b></p><p><b>Written by swimming (and mermaid!) enthusiast Lanisha Butterfield with stunning artwork by Raissa Figueroa.</b></p>