Lois Petren is the author of the Tales of the Five Enchanted Mermaids series which features five multi-cultural mermaids in their own individual book, each of whom possesses a different special skill. The main character in Meet the Mermaids: Hi, I’m Zari champions self-reliance as she encourages readers to help friends and try new things.

Zari suggests over a dozen ways that children can do things on their own throughout their day. The clean, unencumbered illustrations will help young children narrate each page and easily comprehend the book’s message. Meet the Mermaids: Hi, I’m Zari is a great way to introduce conversations with young children about chores, growing up, and independence. I received a copy for an honest review.