The Ghost and the Mermaid A Mermendium Story by Manelle Oliphant What is a battle without hope? Knight’s job is to hold the battle standard while the army fights but he wants to fight. Fate has other ideas. He falls into the ocean, taking the flag with him. Armor weighs him down and no matter…
Mermaid Parade A Mermendium Story by Manelle Oliphant Mermaids on parade, each in their finery and ready to celebrate the queen’s birthday.. Enjoy looking at each character’s sense of sea-season-fashion as they travel to the party. The finished book is wordless and available as a paperback. It has 13 color pages and 3 bonus coloring…
The Marvelous Collection of Alvin Guilbert A Mermendium Story by Manelle Oliphant Alvin’s goal in life is to save the mermaids. They are dying out all around the world. To this end, he collects and studies their bodies. He has one of the most famous mermaid collections in the world. But, all his efforts only…
The Great Naiad Discovery of 1909 A Mermendium Story by Manelle Oliphant Naiadologist Mable arrives in Salt Lake City sure there won’t be a mermaid for 100 miles. She soon learns that even a desert can harbor fantastic underwater creatures. She teams up with Dr. Densley, another naiadologist to make the discovery of a lifetime….
Mermendium by Manelle Oliphant On April 30, 2018, I had a blank sketchbook and a desire to create an original story for #mermay. Mermay is an Instagram sketch prompt created by Tom Bancroft. Artists participate by drawing and painting mermaids throughout May and posting the artwork on Instagram with the hashtag. This story is told…
In the Rain by Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl’s experience on a rainy day. On a rainy day, a young girl makes a paper boat, splashes in puddles, makes mud pies, and has other springtime fun! Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a…
Ghosts of the American West 31 More Days of Gloom and Malaise by Manelle Oliphant Ghosts of the American West, 31 more days of Gloom and Malaise is an illustrated book with 31 more ghosts and the stories of their untimely demise. Run from the ghost of Violet Blackburn, or sigh at the romance between…
In the Snow by Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl’s experience on a snowy day. In this gently rhyming board book, a young girl makes a snowman, sleds, and has other winter fun! Elizabeth Spurr and Manelle Oliphant together create a perfect sit-in-your-lap reading experience…
Victorian Ghosts by Manelle Oliphant Victorian Ghosts, 31 days of Gloom and Malaise is an illustrated book with 31 ghosts and the stories of their untimely demise. Feel sad for the tragic death of Arabella Gallen, or amused by the determined spirit of Lady Staunton. Whoever has died you can look forward to an intriguing…
In the Wind by Elizabeth Spurr, illustrated by Manelle Oliphant Simple and evocative language and charming illustrations describe a girl’s experience on a windy day. In this gently rhyming board book, a young girl makes, flies, and loses her kite on a windy day. But when she returns home, something special is waiting for her….