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Izquierdo, Oriol. The Little Mermaid/La Sirenita. Illustrated by Max. Chronicle Books, 2003.
While geared towards a younger audience, this bilingual picture book adaptation of the original tale stands out in a collection with its simple yet striking illustrations. The story is presented in both English and Spanish on one page, with illustrations on the facing page. The writing style is is easy to read and understand, making this a good introduction to the story for English and Spanish speakers of many ages.
Metaphrog. The Little Mermaid. Papercutz, 2017.
This selection has the look of a picture book, with its square shape, but is written and presented in graphic novel format, with speech bubbles, intuitive panels, and intricate illustrations. The language used is suited to readers in middle school and up, and neither the narration nor the illustrations shy away from the story’s darker themes. This could appeal to both newcomers to Andersen’s traditional tale and more established fans, as well as visual readers.
Meyer, Marissa. “Little Android.” Stars Above. Feiwel and Friends, 2016.
This short story retelling is part of a larger collection of previously unpublished stories connected to the Lunar Chronicles series. Fans of the rest of the series will recognize the world and a few of the characters in this story, while fans of science-fiction-heavy fantasy will find plenty of nods to futuristic technology. The “mermaid” in this retelling is Mech6.0, an android who finds herself feeling more and more human, particularly after rescuing a man she is attracted to. She goes to great lengths to get closer to him, in the hopes that he will realize she is the one who saved his life.
This title is also available on Wattpad.
Sullivan, Dierdre. "Consume or be Consumed." Tangleweed and Brine. Little Island Books, 2017.
This dark story, part of a collection of feminist retellings, takes the romance out of Andersen's original tale. Instead, Sullivan focuses on the absurdity of the mermaid's sacrifice and examines the way women are treated - mermaid or human.
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