Meet the Characters of Happy Mermaid Learning
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Who Are We?

Shelli Mermaid with half purple and half pink hair and a purple mermaid tail
- Shelli Mermaid! -

Shelli Mermaid leads the crew of Happy Mermaid Learning characters by singing songs and bringing them along for learning adventures!

Fun Fact: Her half and half hair is inspired by the real life Shelly Page who creates the books and songs!

Finn the Merman an Asian Merman Child with a purple shirt and blue splarkly tail
- Finn! -

Finn the Merman loves to swim! Here are some fun facts about Finn:

Favorite Color: Marine Blue

Favorite Game: Hide and Seek

Favorite Food: Seaweed Chips

Little LiLi a black mermaid child with a pink shirt and pink purple sparkly mermaid tail and a pink crown with her afro pom pom hair
- Little LiLi! -

Little LiLi loves to sing! Here are some fun facts about LiLi:

Favorite Color: Sparkly Pink

Favorite Game: Blocks

Favorite Food: Strawberry Ice Cream 

Davide Dolphin a cartoon with a gold crown and a purple cape
- Davide Dolphin! -

Prince Davide Dolphin loves to show off! He also sings in Italian. Here are some fun facts about Davide:

Favorite Color: Rainbow

Favorite Game: Tag

Favorite Food: Anchovies

"Dolphin" in Italian is "Delfino"

Paula Estralla a cartoon starfish who is purple with a golden crown
- Paula Estrella! -

Paula Estrella loves to sleep! She also sings in Spanish. Here are some fun facts about Paula:

Favorite Color: Royal Purple

Favorite Game: Nap Time!

Favorite Food: Coral

"Estrella" means "Star" in Spanish!

A portrait of author illustrator Shelly Page with half blonde and half brown hair in front of a teal and violet background
- Shelly Page -

Author, Illustrator, Composer As the creator of Happy Mermaid Learning, Shelly writes the songs, illustrates the books, and runs the whole operation. From Coeur d'Alene Idaho, Shelly has traveled on cruise ships all around the world as a musician, and as a Youth Counselor. In South America, Shelly ran children's activities at English Immersion Summer Camps. After encouragement from supportive friends, she finally took their advice and began creating songs and stories for kids. The mermaid theme is an homage to her days at sea. (Plus, her nieces love their sparkly tails!) Making learning fun and inclusive while using her platform to create more representation for the beautifully diverse children in the world is Shelly's purpose and goal. She will continue to strive to make fun, engaging songs, books, and activities to bring more joy and confidence to children everywhere. 

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For more about Shelly as a musician, click here!

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