My Cousin's Mermaid

On a trip to visit her cousin in Poland, a child struggles with not feeling “Polish enough” until they bond over their love of fairy tales. Am I really Polish? "A heartwarming and necessary story about building family connections across cultural divides." -- School Library Journal On a vist to her cousin in Poland, young Natalia worries she's not "Polish enough" -- her aunt's fast Polish is tricky to understand, and she feels shy speaking it herself. But when she and her cousin bond over their love of fairy tales, they set off together on a magical adventure across Warsaw in search of Syrenka, the legendary Mermaid of Warsaw. Celebrates cross-cultural connections and family heritage Endnotes include Polish words, pronunciation guides, and fun facts on Polish history, fairy tales, and Warsaw landmarks Perfect for young readers curious about different cultures and family traditions