The desert mermaid lives alone in an oasis in the Sonora Desert, and day by day her beautiful oasis is growing smaller. Learning that her people are disappearing because they have forgotten the songs of their ancestors, she sets out on an epic journey to find the lost songs. Riding on a magic horse named Silver Star, she discovers the missing melodies and poems that lead her to the sea and to her salvation.

The Desert Mermaid is an original story written in the style of a folktale and takes place in the beautiful Sonora Desert, the northern portion of which extends into Arizona. The story focuses on the importance of caring for the environment as well as keeping our cultural heritage alive.

32 pages Full-color illustrations 9" x 8" Ages 6 and up Eng./Spanish