Gallery: Books and Short Stories (9)
Ariel's Royal Wedding (2013)
Ariel and Eric prepare for their wedding, and Ariel is a tad overwhelmed. This is a
wonderful, heartwarming little story that acknowledges the challenge of Ariel "moving" on to land, really.
(And don't think I don't see Ariel still using her dinglehopper!)
I've seen a few different versions of this story with slightly different artwork, but the scans below are from the version that was released in a "Take-Along-Tales" set, and the "Ariel's Royal Wedding" sticker book.
I've seen a few different versions of this story with slightly different artwork, but the scans below are from the version that was released in a "Take-Along-Tales" set, and the "Ariel's Royal Wedding" sticker book.
The following books are from the brief "Palace Pets" spin-off franchise, which focuses on a bunch of new animal pet characters who are each connected to the various princesses. In this sub-franchise, Ariel has three pets: Treasure the kitten, Seashell the pony, and Matey the puppy, but it's mainly Treasure who gets depicted with Ariel.
There are a number of books in this franchise, but I'm only featuring the ones I have where Ariel makes an appearance.
Treasure, the Kitten Who Loves the Sea (2014)
Here's how Treasure met Ariel and became her pet. This story is in the "Palace Pets Storybook Collection", but it's also in
"5-Minute Palace Pets Stories" under the title "A Curious Kitten for Ariel", and in the "Step into Reading" book "Ariel's
Brave Kitten".
Treasure's High-seas Adventure (2014)
Treasure may be a land kitty but she's game for a sea-faring adventure of her own with Max and Sebastian.
This story is in the "Palace Pets Storybook Collection", but it's also in "5-Minute Palace Pets Stories"
under the title "The Ocean Voyage", and in the "Step into Reading" book "Ariel's
Brave Kitten".
The Most Amazing Treasure (2014)
This comic shows a slightly different version of how Eric and Ariel meet Treasure and adopt her into their
family.
Ariel's Curious Kitten (2015)
Ariel and Treasure are unhappy that Eric is leaving for a months-long voyage without them,
and decide they're going to take matters into their own hands. This illustrated novella is
the fourth in a series of "Palace Pets" illustrated books. The scans below are of the
major illustrations only.
Ariel and the Whale Song (2015)
Ariel and Flounder get up close to migrating whales, whose music inspires Ariel for her own concert
performance. Great art and superb detail, from Ariel's hair to all the characters' expressions. This
story was featured in a "Princess Storybook Collection".
There's a different version using the same art in "5-Minute The Little Mermaid Stories", where it's titled "Ariel and the Big Baby" and is about Ariel persisting in finding the whales while Flounder is afraid. Both versions below.
There's a different version using the same art in "5-Minute The Little Mermaid Stories", where it's titled "Ariel and the Big Baby" and is about Ariel persisting in finding the whales while Flounder is afraid. Both versions below.
Bath Time with Ariel (2015)
This board book is part of the "Big Bright & Early Board Book" series, which teaches
young children about daily routines by relating them to the routines as done by the
princesses. Pop art may be hit or miss, but I tend to love it and how it finds new ways
to depict Ariel.
Flounder Loves Ariel (2016)
This book of the stylized "[Sidekick] loves [Princess]" series highlights the
friendships various princesses have. Flounder's book has him extolling Ariel's bravery and
adventure-seeking nature.
