"In a distant land where the sun kissed the trees There lived Black Mermaids that swam in threes..." Little Kareemah's journey is told through poetic prose and vivid pictures that capture her beautiful skin and gravity-defying hair. A chance encounter with a trio of Black Mermaids leave her awashed in wonder over their are Black Mermaids real? Kareemah and the Black Mermaids engages the imagination of young readers by reimagining the mythology surrounding mermaids. Suitable for all ages, rhyming verse will make this read aloud story the perfect addition to any personal or public library.