World of Reading

Target Audience:

• Girls, ages 2-5
• Fans of Disney Junior Ariel
• Parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers
• Young girls who love stories about adventure, family, magical transformation, and the ocean
• Fans of The Little Mermaid

Eight-year-old Ariel is an Afro-Caribbean mer-girl who lives under the sea in magical Atlantica with her family and friends in Disney Junior Ariel, a reimagined version of The Little Mermaid. Her friends Sebastian and Flounder return from the classic tale, but Ariel also meets new mer-friends Fernie and Lucia. Ariel has a big voice that she is learning to use for good.

This Level 1 reader is Lexile leveled to align the reader and text at an appropriate level of reading difficulty. The use of simple text and word repetitions helps lead emergent readers to reading success.

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MULTI-PLATFORM PRESCHOOL SERIES: Ariel debuts in June 2024 on Disney +, Disney Junior, and Disney Junior YouTube.

RETAIL CROSS CATEGORY STATEMENT: Toys, bedding, fashion, music, and publishing launch in August 2024.

D & I SUPPORT: Ariel and her family are Afro-Caribbean. Her friend, Fernie, is Haitian-inspired.

THE MAGIC OF MERMAIDS: Preschoolers love mermaids

PERFECT FOR NEW READERS: This Level 1 World of Reading story receives a certified Lexile measure to ensure reading alignment for new and emergent readers.