Summary
A mermaid who is interested in humans accidentally comes across a prince in trouble. Will she get to learn more about humans than she ever thought? Our retelling of the Little Mermaid focuses on the little mermaid's ability to embrace her curiosity and learn where she really feels she belongs. The moral of this story is that what we think we want may not be what gives us true happiness. The story also features themes of sacrifice, identity, discovery and family. The Little Mermaid is one of Hans Christian Andersen most famous fairy tales. Originally published in 1837, his version of the tale was inspired by various folktales and mythology and featured a not so happy ending. Over the years the story has been adapted with the child audience to have a happier ending.
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All Audiobooks, Fairy tales, 4-10 years, 5 to 10 mins, Discovery, Family, Identity, Journeys, Love, Magic, Fathers
Can you listen to The Little Mermaid for free?
Yes! You can listen to The Little Mermaid for free. Our story retellings closely follow the original storylines and add modern twists.
Is there a written version of The Little Mermaid?
Yes! All of our audiobooks are also available in written format with award winning illustrations.
Who wrote the original story?
Hans Christian Andersen wrote the original Little Mermaid story way back in 1837. This story was part of a collection of fairy tales for children which included The Emperor's New Clothes too.