San Souci, Robert D.

Sukey and the mermaid / Robert D. San Souci ; illustrated by Brian Pinkney. - 1st Aladdin Paperbacks ed. - New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 1996, c1992. - [28] p.: col. ill. ; 27 cm.

"Aladdin picture books"--Cover.

Unhappy with her life at home, Sukey receives kindness and wealth from Mama Jo the mermaid.

For ages 5 to 8.

A Coretta Scott King honor book

ISBN: 068980718X (pbk.) 9780689807183 (pbk.) 9781439599501 (Paw Prints) 1439599505 (Paw Prints)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Girls.
Stepfathers.
African Americans.
Girls--Folklore.
Mermaids--Folklore.
Stepfathers--Folklore.
African Americans--Folklore.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Tales--South Carolina.
Folklore--South Carolina.

LC Class. No.: GR111.A47 / S227 1996

Dewey Class. No.: 398.21