Ocean Magic

Marikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making do ever since Marikit’s father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a patchwork dress stitched together with leftover scraps from her workshop, Marikit vows to never wear it. That is, until the eve of her birthday, when shadow creatures creep into their home and upend the only life she’s ever known.

In the middle of the night, Tommy is awakened by a bright light shining through his bedroom window. He quickly disappears under his doona. When he finally peeks out, the light has dimmed and a golden star-shaped light is sitting on his windowsill. In a quiet voice, the star speaks to Tommy and asks if he believes in wishes.

On Mermaid Day, the mer-queen throws a fin-tastic party! She decorates her underwater castle and creatures of all kinds swim inside to celebrate together. Dolphins dance, narwhals play ring toss, and as night falls, the guests prepare to say goodnight to a mer-mazing day. But are all welcome to celebrate under the sea?

A great fun story in Mandarin Chinese with catchy tunes and lyrics to educate young children about the importance of conservation.