Karla Oceanak is also the author of the popular Goodnight Unicorn, Always Be A Unicorn, and the Aldo Zelnick Comic Novel Series for young readers. Illustrator, studio artist, and graphic designer Allie Ogg also illustrated the bestseller Goodnight Brew. They both live in the magical city of Fort Collins, Colorado.
With fun and rhyme, Goodnight Mermaid celebrates the deep blue sea...and mermaids! It also says goodnight with a lovely message about embracing our challenges and coming together to create strength and beauty, love and kindness. Brilliant. - Adam Wallace, New York Times bestselling author of How To Catch A Mermaid Sure to be a hit with mermaid fans. - Kirkus Reviews A magical, uplifting ocean journey for the mermaid in all of us. - Amy the Mermaid, @amythemermaidx Goodnight Mermaid is a gentle book that celebrates the ocean world of mermaids and their cousins. A colorful read, full of dreams and goodness and hope. - Dr. Cindy Lee Van Dover, Duke University marine scientist and deep-sea explorer A delightful read for little mermaids curious about their watery world. This inspirational book helps girls get in tune with their mermaid spirits-loving, wild, free, and one with all things alive. - Kazzie-Okelani Mahina, Mahina Mermaid Goodnight Mermaid instills a sense of wonder and curiosity about our underwater world, which is key to developing a passion to protect our ocean. -Emily Penn, oceans advocate, skipper, and cofounder of Pangaea Explorations A sweet, fun book featuring the greatest mystery of the sea: mermaids! Perfect to read to your little mermaid-in-training before they go to sleep. - Trevor Adams, Youth Services Library Associate, Mesa County Libraries Goodnight Mermaid gently guides you through the ocean, leaving lots of room to imagine your own stories among its beautiful illustrations. The Mermaid's Pledge, especially, will hold a special place in any mermaid lover's heart. - Mermaid Grace, @MermaidGraceOfficial This hope-filled story is a celebration of ocean exploration and wonder for its inhabitants, including the mystical mermaids. The illustrations remind us that exploration is for everyone. If we're going to protect the ocean, we need to empower little girls of all backgrounds. It's my hope that this gentle book will ignite that passion in our future leaders. - Jess Cramp, shark researcher and marine conservationist Goodnight Mermaid offers a vibrant representation of mermaids with subtle conservation messaging that leaves readers inspired to explore and protect our seas. - Kristal Ambrose, marine scientist and founder of the Bahamas Plastic Movement