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The Best Gifts for Kids Who Love Mermaids (Ages 2–6)

October 26, 20263 min readBy Carolina Mano
The Best Gifts for Kids Who Love Mermaids (Ages 2–6) - Crazy Little Books

Some kids would live underwater if they could. If yours swims in the bath like a mermaid, collects shells and draws fish on everything, these gifts will feel like they were made just for them.

Every gift below comes from our Mermaid Magic world, so the book, the puzzle and the coloring roll all tell the same story.

1. A personalized mermaid storybook starring your child

Your child dives beneath the waves with Calypso and swims through coral reefs, glowing jellyfish fields and swaying kelp forests in an underwater story about friendship and kindness.

You type their name and build a character that looks like them: skin tone, hair color and style, eye color and shape. As you choose, you see your child appear on the pages before you order. It is a 34-page hardcover, printed just for them. Personalize the Mermaid Magic book.

2. A pop-up puzzle that turns into a playset

This is not a flat puzzle. As your child fits the 40 pieces together, mermaids and sea friends stand tall in the reef, and 10 stand-up figures turn the finished picture into a 3D world they can play in and rebuild again and again. It is about 20 × 15 inches when complete and great for ages 3 and up. See the puzzle.

3. A 30-foot coloring roll

One continuous roll full of mermaids, whales, fish and coral reefs. Unroll it on the floor or a table and color as much as you like. It works with crayons, markers or colored pencils, and it is big enough for siblings and friends to color together. See the coloring roll.

4. The whole world in one box

The Mermaid Magic Big Box of Wonder puts the personalized book, the pop-up puzzle and the coloring roll together for less than buying them one by one. It is our favorite birthday and holiday gift for a little mermaid. Prefer to skip personalization? The Activity Bundle pairs the puzzle and the roll. Compare the bundles.

5. A soft-cover story book for a quick gift

The illustrated soft-cover version tells the Mermaid Magic story with its original characters and ships within a few business days. It is a sweet party favor or stocking stuffer. See the soft-cover book.

Make it an ocean afternoon

Roll out the coloring roll like a blue carpet, build the reef with the puzzle, and finish with the story. Mermaid fans love finding the same sea creatures on the roll that they met in the book.

Quick answers

What age is the Mermaid Magic book for?

It is written for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages 2 to 6. Younger kids love spotting themselves in the pictures, and older ones follow the story and the lesson inside it.

How long does a personalized book take to arrive?

Each book is printed one copy at a time, so allow at least 20 days for delivery. Puzzles, coloring rolls and soft-cover books ship within a few business days.

Can I see the book before I order?

Yes. As you build your child's character, you see them appear on a preview of the pages, so you know exactly what you are getting before it goes to print.

Is shipping free?

US orders of $50 or more ship free.