Zandi's Song - by Zandile Ndhlovu (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Zandi was always thinking and dreaming about the ocean. Then, one special day, the ocean calls for her. Zandi tentatively approaches the water--and that's when her adventure begins! She soon finds herself transformed into a mermaid and on an unforgettable underwater journey, where she hears the song of the ocean. But there is something threatening this magical world. Is the key to protecting it buried in stories from the past? Join Zandi in her mission to protect our beloved oceans, in this inspiring story written by South Africa's first Black female free diving instructor"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

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Zandi is a girl on a mission: to bring a message of conservation to the world.

Zandi was always thinking and dreaming about the ocean. Then, one special day, the ocean calls for her. Zandi tentatively approaches the water--and that's when her adventure begins! She soon finds herself transformed into a mermaid and on an unforgettable underwater journey, where she hears the song of the ocean.

But there is something threatening this magical world. Is the key to protecting it buried in stories from the past? Join Zandi in her mission to protect our beloved oceans, in this inspiring story written by South Africa's first Black female free diving instructor.

Revised edition: This edition of Zandi's Song includes editorial revisions.

Review Quotes

"Vibrant illustrations use color nicely.... The encouraging text will empower many children to care for the environment. A stirring celebration of our connection to--and responsibility for--the natural world." --Kirkus Reviews

"The spongy marine hues and flowing lines of Keokgale's digital renderings impart an enchanted oceanic vibe that mirrors the book's empowering takeaway, which an author's note links to Ndhlovu's work as founder of the Black Mermaid Foundation, based in South Africa." --Publishers Weekly