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The Fintastical Tales of Mari A. Fisch #3: Pet Peeves

By Monica Brown, Emily Mendoza

The cat’s out of the bag!

Mari A. Fisch, mermaid-princess-turned-human-spy, has been sent on land on a mission to protect all Earth’s critters. From ducks to cats and kittens, Mari can’t help but come to the rescue when there’s an animal in trouble! But after a smelly encounter in the woods, Mari learns a lesson in how to help when it seems like there’s nothing you can do.

It’s the third title in an all-new chapter book series from award-winning children’s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

What kind of fintastical trouble will Mari find this time?

  • Mermaid Spy on a Mission: Mari may look like a normal third grader, but she’s secretly a mermaid princess here to save Earth’s animals—with help from her blobfish-turned-bulldog bestie, Blub!
  • Adopting a Pet: When a stray cat shows up at Mari’s window, it’s a dream come true! But what happens when that one cat turns into five newborn kittens?
  • Funny Kids Book: From protecting ducks at the park to a very, very smelly encounter with a skunk, get ready to laugh out loud at Mari’s hilarious adventures.
  • Illustrated Chapter Book: Easy-to-read chapters and charming black-and-white illustrations on every page make this a perfect read for kids just starting their chapter book journey.
  • Wildlife Conservation for Kids: Mari learns an important lesson about the difference between helping pets and wild animals, and how keeping the environment clean protects all critters.
ISBN: 9780063116337
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: May 27, 2025
List price: $8.5
No of pages: 96
Trim Size: 5.100 in (w) x 7.600 in (h) x 0.250 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter Books
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / Mermaids & Mermen
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience

Monica Brown

Biography

Monica Brown is the author of Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro; Pelé, King of Soccer / Pelé, El rey del fútbol; and Side by Side: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez / Lado a lado: La historia de Dolores Huerta y César Chávez, as well as the Pura Belpré Honor Books My Name Is Celia / Me llamo Celia, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, and Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her family. Find her at monicabrown.net.

Monica Brown es la autora de Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro; Pelé, King of Soccer / Pelé, El rey del fútbol; y Side by Side: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez / Lado a lado: La historia de Dolores Huerta y César Chávez y de los libros ganadores del Honor Pura Belpré My Name Is Celia / Me llamo Celia, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos y Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina. Monica vive en Flagstaff, Arizona, con su familia. Encuéntrala en monicabrown.net.

Emily Mendoza

The cat’s out of the bag!

Mari A. Fisch, mermaid-princess-turned-human-spy, has been sent on land on a mission to protect all Earth’s critters. From ducks to cats and kittens, Mari can’t help but come to the rescue when there’s an animal in trouble! But after a smelly encounter in the woods, Mari learns a lesson in how to help when it seems like there’s nothing you can do.

It’s the third title in an all-new chapter book series from award-winning children’s book author Monica Brown. With black-and-white illustrations on every page, milestone markers throughout, and craft-making activities at the end of each book, Fintastical Tales is the perfect series for any emergent or reluctant reader!

What kind of fintastical trouble will Mari find this time?

  • Mermaid Spy on a Mission: Mari may look like a normal third grader, but she’s secretly a mermaid princess here to save Earth’s animals—with help from her blobfish-turned-bulldog bestie, Blub!
  • Adopting a Pet: When a stray cat shows up at Mari’s window, it’s a dream come true! But what happens when that one cat turns into five newborn kittens?
  • Funny Kids Book: From protecting ducks at the park to a very, very smelly encounter with a skunk, get ready to laugh out loud at Mari’s hilarious adventures.
  • Illustrated Chapter Book: Easy-to-read chapters and charming black-and-white illustrations on every page make this a perfect read for kids just starting their chapter book journey.
  • Wildlife Conservation for Kids: Mari learns an important lesson about the difference between helping pets and wild animals, and how keeping the environment clean protects all critters.

ISBN: 9780063116337
Imprint: HarperCollins
On Sale: May 27, 2025
List price: $8.5
No of pages: 96
Trim Size: 5.100 in (w) x 7.600 in (h) x 0.250 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter Books
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy / Mermaids & Mermen
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience

Monica Brown

Biography

Monica Brown is the author of Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro; Pelé, King of Soccer / Pelé, El rey del fútbol; and Side by Side: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez / Lado a lado: La historia de Dolores Huerta y César Chávez, as well as the Pura Belpré Honor Books My Name Is Celia / Me llamo Celia, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos, and Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina. Monica lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her family. Find her at monicabrown.net.

Monica Brown es la autora de Small Room, Big Dreams: The Journey of Julián and Joaquin Castro; Pelé, King of Soccer / Pelé, El rey del fútbol; y Side by Side: The Story of Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez / Lado a lado: La historia de Dolores Huerta y César Chávez y de los libros ganadores del Honor Pura Belpré My Name Is Celia / Me llamo Celia, Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos y Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match / Marisol McDonald no combina. Monica vive en Flagstaff, Arizona, con su familia. Encuéntrala en monicabrown.net.

Emily Mendoza