The Little Purrmaid (Kitty Tales Book 2) by Jenny Dale is the second sweet, gentle early-reader chapter book in the Kitty Tales series (published by Scholastic in early 2025). It’s perfect for ages 5–8 (emerging readers in kindergarten through early grade 2) who love cats, mermaids, friendship, and feel-good animal stories.
Quick Summary (No Spoilers)
In the seaside town of Purrington Cove, a curious kitten named Luna discovers she can breathe underwater and swim like a fish! She’s the Little Purrmaid — half kitty, half mermaid. But being a purrmaid isn’t all sparkly fun: Luna has to keep her secret from humans, learn to control her new tail, and help her new ocean friends when trouble comes to the reef.In this adventure:
- Luna meets a shy baby sea turtle who’s lost his way
- She teams up with her land-cat best friend Milo (who can’t swim but is very brave on shore)
- There’s a sneaky crab who loves shiny things a little too much
- A big storm threatens the coral garden, and Luna has to decide whether to risk revealing her secret to save everyone
The story is full of:
- Easy-to-read short chapters (8–10 pages each)
- Cute black-and-white illustrations on almost every spread
- Simple vocabulary and lots of repetition for confidence-building
- Gentle lessons about bravery, helping friends, and keeping promises
- Plenty of purrs, bubbles, and kitty-mermaid magic
Why Young Readers Love It
- Magical but relatable — The purrmaid idea is adorable and imaginative, but Luna still has very kitten-like worries (being scared of loud noises, wanting to impress friends, hiding her “weird” side).
- Friendship focus — Luna’s teamwork with Milo and her ocean pals feels warm and supportive.
- Short & satisfying — Each chapter ends on a small win or cliffhanger that keeps kids turning pages.
- Positive & cozy — No scary villains or sad moments — just light-hearted mischief and happy resolutions.
- Series continuity — If they loved Book 1 (The Little Purrmaid), they’ll be excited to see Luna’s world grow (and Milo’s funny reactions to her tail).
In short, The Little Purrmaid is the purr-fect next step for kids who love Mermaid Tales, Owl Diaries, or Purrmaids — but want a slightly longer, more story-driven read with a kitty twist. It’s sweet, sparkly, and full of ocean-and-cat magic that makes early reading feel like play.
Highly recommended for 5–8-year-olds — especially as a gentle confidence booster for new chapter-book readers.
If you’d like the first book summary (The Little Purrmaid) or recommendations for similar series, just say the word!