Story Summary:

Anyone who remembers the lazy and carefree days of summer will enjoy this imaginative story. Children will love reading about Mary Margaret's summer adventures and the magical mermaid she encounters with the brilliant tail shaped as Nantucket... the very island the mermaid calls home.

A traditional salt water kiss on her daughter's cheek signals the beginning of a mother's magical story of a long ago summer on Nantucket Island, and the mermaid she meets and never sees again.

Mary Margaret has her own special time with her mom, biking on the cobblestone streets, picking blueberries, flying kites and meeting her very own special mermaid.

At summer's end, the treasured farewell sea - glass gift from Mary Margaret's mermaid leaves her wondering why her mother cannot see the mermaid. Will Mary Margaret see her underwater friend next year when her mother's traditional salt-water kiss begins another adventurous and magical summer?

Saltwater kisses is an enjoyable read for everyone... journey with Mary Margaret and her mother and experience the magic of Nantucket. The captivating watercolors capture the quality of life and the abundance of natural and spiritual beauty Nantucket offers.

Testimonials:

This book reminds us that the world is wonderful. There is hope, love and joy on every page. It is just delightful.

Helen Byus, Connecticut Vice Principal of the year 2003

I think this book is awesome! Children can see mermaids better than adults because kids have better vision than adults. Mary Margaret will keep her sea glass made from the mermaid's tear and see the mermaid next summer.

Kevin, 8 years old, Connecticut

Mermaids have very long hair. I love mermaids, shells, Nantucket and this book.

Evelyn, 3 years old, California