Description: Funny "Truth Time" sidebars, alongside a retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" fairy tale, explain sea foam, shipwrecks, and other science and cultural concepts. Translated into North American Spanish. Includes discussion of fairy tale traits, fictional vs. real comparison chart, and a glossary.
Review Quotes: "Each retelling sticks to the most familiar plot points, with occasional asides (La hora de la verdad), that offer facts or context relating to the occurrences in the story."-- "School Library Journal" (11/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)