A giant octopus is causing trouble among the merpeople. He has taken over the palace where they live, chained them all up, and told them that he is now the King. Will Sandy the seashore pixie and his friends be able to save the merpeople?. What clever plan will they hatch to restore the Merking to his throne?. And what will become of the octopus?

This is a charming story and a visual feast by the inimitable Shirley Barber

• The New 2024 edition with pink cover 
• 30cm x 23cm
• 24 pages
• Full colour throughout
• Hardback

Shirley Barber was an acclaimed author and illustrator whose work has been published in many languages and countries around the world. Sales of her books total well into the millions to date. Along with her beautiful fairy images, many of her paintings included superb illustrations of animals, flowers, and plants, which reflected her deep love of the natural world.