Publisher's Synopsis
WHEN THE OLD sea dries up, the Old Mermaids find themselves washed up on the newdesert. These tales of the Old Mermaids remind us of the beauty all around us, even on those days when we wonder how we'll survive, let alone thrive. Sister Ruby RosaritaMermaid brews a magical storytelling soup to bring peace. A mysterious stranger brings theOld Mermaids an elixir to heal all. And then there's the Tea Shell, where the Old Mermaidsserve the most marvelous teas, and Sister Sophia Mermaid dispenses bits of wisdom like, "Never try to stop a wave," "A watched pot eventually boils," and "This is not the end of theworld, it just feels like it." The Old Mermaids support one another, love their new world, andbuild community with all their new human and nonhuman neighbors. You can be assuredwhen you stop by the Tea Shell for a cup of Essence of Coyote Laughter Tea that no coyoteswere harmed in the making of your brew."
