The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Ariel is a curious mermaid who has always wanted to explore the human world! After saving a prince named Eric from a dangerous shipwreck, Ariel makes a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, so she can meet him and learn more about what life is like beyond her ocean home. But Ursula is full of tricks, and it will take all of Ariel’s courage to save the human world and the ocean from the Sea Witch’s devious plans.
If you like this book, you may also want to consider adding these Disney books to your collection:
- The Little Mermaid: Adventures on Land
- World of Reading: The Little Mermaid: Meet Ariel
- The Little Mermaid: Guide to Merfolk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes a plot point where Ariel saves Prince Eric from a dangerous shipwreck, which implies a level of peril. However, there is no explicit depiction of violence between characters in the narrative. The search results mention violence in related adaptations but not in the book itself. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While the narrative involves a shipwreck, it is framed within a children's adventure context and does not contain elements that would cause fear or distress.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have violence?
The book includes a plot point where Ariel saves Prince Eric from a dangerous shipwreck, which implies a level of peril. However, there is no explicit depiction of violence between characters in the narrative. The search results mention violence in related adaptations but not in the book itself.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While the narrative involves a shipwreck, it is framed within a children's adventure context and does not contain elements that would cause fear or distress.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have religious themes?
No religious content is present in the book. The search results reference interpretations and discussions about the original story's religious allegories, but these do not reflect content within the book itself.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have racial/cultural content?
The book does not focus on race as a central theme or plot element. The search results reference discussions about race in adaptations and broader cultural contexts, but these do not pertain to the book's narrative.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have profanity?
No profanity is present in the book. The search results discuss profanity found in adaptations and other related media, which is not relevant to the book itself.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have climate change?
No climate themes are present in the book. The search results reference environmental themes in adaptations and discussions about the franchise, but these do not apply to the book's content.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results reference discussions about sexual themes in adaptations and other media, but these do not apply to the book's content.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have gender roles?
The book presents Ariel as a curious mermaid who makes significant choices, including sacrificing her voice for exploration and friendship. This framing suggests a critique of traditional gender roles by emphasizing curiosity and agency rather than solely romantic pursuits. However, the primary focus remains on her adventurous spirit rather than an explicit feminist message.
Does The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are present in the book 'The Little Mermaid: Make A Splash' by Ashley Franklin. The search results primarily reference discussions and interpretations related to film adaptations and broader LGBTQ+ themes in the franchise, which do not pertain to the book itself.
