About this item
Cora is a small mermaid with a BIG personality. But like so many mermaids in the third grade, she is struggling to truly be herself.She wants to be like the Singing Sirens, the most glamorous swim team in the sea. Unfortunately, an annoying road--er, seablock--keep getting in her way.When Cora fails her spelling test, her coach says she can't be on the team unless she gets an A on the next one!Can Cora conquer her spelling test, make the swim team, AND stay true to herself at the same time?
About the Author
Peter Raymundo began his career in entertainment as an Animator for Walt Disney Studios in the Feature Animation division in Orlando, Florida. While working on now classic films like Mulan, Lilo and Stitch, and Tarzan, Peter grew ever more passionate about the power of great storytelling. This naturally led him to writing and drawing and writing...until the two art forms became the one way Peter was able to express himself best.Peter is now the Author and Illustrator of several award-winning books for kids. His Picture Books including The Monkey Goes Bananas and The Monkey and The Bee (published by Abrams) , both of which have won multiple awards, including being official Junior Library Guild Selections. Peter is also the creator the beloved Third Grade Mermaid chapter book series (published by Scholastic Press) . Told as a mermaid's illustrated diary, this remarkably witty and positive book is filled with whimsical illustrations on every page, making it a completely engaging, easy-to-read page turner for even the most reluctant reader.
