Sponsored
Luisa of the Sea - by Rosa Lowinger & Todd Kessler (Hardcover)
New at target
$17.99
Pre-order
Eligible for registries and wish lists
Sponsored
About this item
Highlights
- When a fierce ocean storm shatters the beloved seaside mural of Luisa the mermaid, a small fishing village loses more than a wall of color--it loses a piece of its heart.
- 12.0" x 9.0" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Science & Nature
Description
Book Synopsis
When a fierce ocean storm shatters the beloved seaside mural of Luisa the mermaid, a small fishing village loses more than a wall of color--it loses a piece of its heart. In Luisa of the Sea, children rally alongside an art restorer to gather the broken fragments of the mural that once watched over their town. Together they learn the delicate craft of piecing something precious back together--brick by brick, brushstroke by brushstroke--and discover that healing what's broken can make a community stronger than before. Blending masterful storytelling with art history, Luisa of the Sea introduces young readers to mermaid mythology, ancient fresco traditions, and the real-life heroes who restore and protect art. With luminous illustrations and a message about resilience, teamwork, and the beauty of visible scars, this book reminds readers that wholeness is not about perfection--it's about care. Written by husband-and-wife team Todd Kessler, creator of Blue's Clues, and Rosa Lowinger, a celebrated art conservator, Luisa of the Sea invites children to look closely at the art around them and see how every act of repair--big or small--can be its own kind of magic.About the Author
Rosa Lowinger is a Cuban-born American writer and art conservator. The author of Tropicana Nights: The Life and Times of the Legendary Cuban Nightclub (Harcourt, 2005) and Promising Paradise: Cuban Allure American Seduction (Wolfsonian Museum, 2016), she is the founder and current vice-president of RLA Conservation, LLC, one of the U.S.'s largest woman-owned art and architectural conservation firms. A Fellow of the American Institute for Conservation, the Association for Preservation Technology, and the American Academy in Rome, Rosa writes regularly for popular and academic media about conservation, historic preservation, the visual arts, and Cuba. Todd Kessler is the co-creator and show runner of the highly successful children's television series ''Blue's Clues''. A signature of Todd's work is that it has always been developed with the input of actual children (and sometimes dogs and cats too). His artistic and innovative creations have garnered him the prestigious Peabody Award, seven Emmy nominations, two Television Critics Association awards, five Parent's Choice awards, first place in the children's division of the Toronto International Film Festival, and a New York Film Festival Cine Golden Eagle. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife.Dimensions (Overall): 12.0 Inches (H) x 9.0 Inches (W)
Weight: .94 Pounds
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Science & Nature
Publisher: Wheat Penny Press
Theme: Environment
Format: Hardcover
Author: Rosa Lowinger & Todd Kessler
Language: English
Street Date: May 12, 2026
TCIN: 1007799376
UPC: 9798998837524
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-0375
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 9 inches width x 12 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.941 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.
Trending Book Pre-Orders
$19.99 - $20.58
MSRP $19.99 - $30.00
5 out of 5 stars with 6 ratings
$10.19 - $23.09
MSRP $15.99 - $32.99
4.6 out of 5 stars with 78 ratings
Discover more options
$15.32 - $17.99
MSRP $18.00 - $27.00
5 out of 5 stars with 3 ratings
$18.52 - $18.99
MSRP $19.00 - $29.99
$19.00 - $21.99
MSRP $21.99 - $32.00
$24.99 - $34.99
$19.30 - $19.99
MSRP $19.99 - $29.99