Who would love this: Kids who love Mermaids / memory & matching games
“Match The Mermaids” by Kaddo (an imprint of Quarto ) is a refreshing take on mermaid-themed games that stands out from the typical Western fairy-tale narratives. Instead of the usual enchanting princesses, this game features mystical, sometimes dangerous mermaids who are masters of camouflage. I’m loving the unique perspective it brings!
Why I love ❤️ it:
(1) 40 Cards Featuring 20 Pairs Of Mermaids From Around The World
The set includes 40 cards featuring 20 pairs of mermaids. The gameplay follows the classic memory game format: arrange the cards face down and flip over two at a time. If you find a matching pair, you keep them; if not, return them face down, but remember their locations for your next turn. A unique aspect of these cards is that the images in each pair aren’t identical. For instance, the “Yemoja” pair shows a female mermaid adorned with beautiful cowrie shell accessories swimming alongside bottlenose dolphins, while the second card features a Yemoja merboy. The cards showcase a global representation of mermaids, including the Spiny Sea Dragon from the tropical Atlantic, Nehwas from the cold-water kelp forests of North America, and Jiaoren from the China Sea.
(2) Illustrated Booklet With Fascinating Facts- Habitats / Regions / Features / Habits
I love the illustrated booklet - featuring mermaids that differ significantly from typical Disney versions. This handy guide offers fascinating facts about each species, covering their habitats, regions, features, and habits. We learned about Fiji Mer - whose greenish mottled skin helps it blend in with the underwater roots of mangroves, and the Malabar Mer - an Indian Ocean merfolk with dark backs and pale bellies. There are also the Reef Angels with stinging tentacles for protection against predators, and Mami Wata that play with deathly forest cobras. The pictures are breathtaking, and the mermaid facts are utterly intriguing!
(3) Beautiful Packaging With Tips To Engage With Nature
I love the “Spotting the Clues” section in the booklet which encourages kids to engage with nature. It offers tips like searching for pebbles washed ashore that have merfolk runes inscribed on them and listening for the mournful sound of a mermaid “singing”. The packaging box is beautifully designed, featuring stunning artwork and sturdy construction.
# gifted in exchange for review
Where to buy this:
https://playdreamers.com.au/products/match-the-mermaids-memory-game (Australia)
https://littlegeneralkids.com.au/products/match-the-mermaids-a-memory-game?_pos=1&_sid=eb4863f10&_ss=r (Australia)
Check out more reviews of Kaddo's products here:
- The Poetry Play Kit
- Little People, Big Dreams - Amazing Women: A Memory Game
- Little People, Big Dreams: Who Am I
- Swan Lake Musical Puzzle
- Find The Fairies
- Cat Family Christmas - Lift The Flap Puzzle
- The Nutcracker Musical Puzzle (The Story Orchestra)
