About the Book

Luna has always felt different from her mermaid friends. Drawn to the unknown and eager for adventure, she sets off with her best friend, Lemon the seahorse, after discovering a mysterious map that leads toward uncharted waters. As Luna journeys through a dazzling undersea world, she begins to uncover clues about who she is and where she belongs.

From debut author and illustrator Aria Joy Prichard, Luna and the Lost Cove introduces young readers to a richly illustrated mermaid world filled with mystery, imagination, friendship, and discovery.

Here’s what makes Luna and the Lost Cove a magical ocean adventure:

  • A Mermaid Adventure for Kids: A vivid underwater fantasy filled with mermaids, ocean magic, hidden clues, and playful details.
  • A Story About Self-Discovery: Luna’s journey explores identity, belonging, curiosity, and the courage to be yourself.
  • Perfect for Mermaid Fans: Rich full-color illustrations bring the magical ocean setting to life for children who love fantasy picture books, ocean adventures, and imaginative stories.

Luna and the Lost Cove is a beautifully illustrated mermaid picture book about friendship, courage, and finding yourself—perfect for young readers who love magical ocean worlds and undersea adventures.

Meet the Author and Illustrator

Aria Joy Prichard has been filling sketchbooks with mermaids and underwater worlds since childhood and she never stopped. Now, with an M.F.A. from the Savannah College of Art and Design, she transforms childhood dreams into enchanting illustrations that sparkle with courage, friendship, and wonder. When she's not creating magical undersea adventures, you'll find her in Nashville, Tennessee, probably sketching her next story. Dive deeper into her world at mermaidfriends.com or follow along at @ariajoy.art.

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