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A Mermaid Tea Party – Kindness from the Heart

9/14/2025

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What could be more magical than a tea party under the sea? In A Mermaid Tea Party – Kindness from the Heart children are invited into a shimmering underwater classroom where lessons go far beyond how to sip tea properly. This enchanting story, available in both its original and multicultural versions, uses playful mermaids, friendly dolphins, and a wise teacher to show that kindness is the most important ingredient at any gathering.

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A Story that Sparkles with Imagination
From the very first page, young readers meet Maggie the Mermaid, who eagerly swims off to school on the day of a very special event. The class will be learning about tea parties. But as Maggie and her friends discover, a tea party is more than cups and cakes—it’s an opportunity to practice kindness, respect, and appreciation.

Children will delight in the whimsical details of this undersea celebration. From seaweed tablecloths and pearl platters to sandwiches, sweets, and the star of the party—the teapot—every page bursts with color and imagination. Yet what makes this book so special is that it teaches something deeper: kindness is the true treasure.

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Lessons in Kindness and Care
Miss Crandall, the mermaids’ teacher, guides the party with gentle wisdom. She explains that every cup of tea is not just tea—it’s filled with care, appreciation, and loving thoughts. As each mermaid carefully passes the cup along, she adds her kindness to it, creating a chain of giving.

The lesson goes further when Miss Crandall reminds her students that whenever we offer something to another, it must not be empty. Whether it’s a cup, a bowl, or even a sand bucket, what we give should carry value—whether that’s food, helpfulness, or warm-heartedness. This concept becomes a powerful symbol for children: always give with fullness, never with emptiness.

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Everyday Applications for Children
After the party, Maggie takes what she learned back home. She helps her mother with chores, not as tasks to get through, but as opportunities to add kindness and joy. Setting the table, dusting the furniture, and preparing dinner become little celebrations of caring.

This makes the story relatable and practical. Children learn that kindness doesn’t have to wait for special events. It can be practiced every day—whether sharing toys, helping parents, thanking teachers, or treating friends with thoughtfulness.

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Why Parents and Teachers Love This Book
Beyond its adorable illustrations and delightful storytelling, A Mermaid Tea Party – Kindness from the Heart gently models:
  • Politeness and good manners in everyday situations.
  • The importance of gratitude and saying thank you.
  • Respect for others’ belongings by handling things with care.
  • Consideration for others by not taking more than needed.
  • The joy of giving and receiving kindness in small ways.
The multicultural version of the book makes it even more inclusive, allowing children from diverse backgrounds to see themselves in the story while embracing universal values of kindness.

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A Gentle Reminder for Us All
At the heart of the story lies a timeless truth: when we treat others with care and appreciation, every day becomes a celebration. The mermaids’ tea party might have ended, but their lesson continues—every act of kindness is like serving tea with love, passing it along, and making the world a more beautiful place.

Whether read at bedtime, in classrooms, or during special storytimes, A Mermaid Tea Party – Kindness from the Heart is a book that leaves children smiling, inspired, and ready to add kindness to their own lives.

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    Sally Huss

    I'm an author/illustrator of many children's books, over 100. I've also had 26 of my own licensed art galleries across the country and filled them with my art and happy thoughts. Those thoughts became the basis of my King Features syndicated newspaper panel -- Happy Musings. In this blog, you will find themes on health and happiness, tennis and pickleball, love and life -- all to inform you and brighten your day.
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