Chapter 7: First Kiss

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Helen runs down to the lake at night with lantern Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne asks Helen about the dance Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen had her first kiss! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and Marianne chat on the pier at night Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen sees the hot fiddler Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Charlie plays the fiddle Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Chatting Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and Charlie chat Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and Charlie kiss! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Chapter 6: Mermaid Dance

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Ch Six title page, Helen canoeing and merms swimming alongside Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

River lets out onto lake, merms leading the way Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen gets ready to dive into the lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen plunges into the lake while Marianne looks on Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen plunges into the lake and sees schools of merms swimming Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and Marianne arrive at the merm dance hall

Helen makes an elderly merm friend Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne finds a lost muskrat in the mermaid dance

Marianne helps the muskrat find its merm, Lara

Marianne and Lara get aquainted Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne and Lara swim through the mermaid dance Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

They swim to the surface, and canoe home Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Chapter 5: Lost!

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Helen runs to lake looking for Freddie Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen tells Marianne that Freddie is missing!Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen searches for Freddie Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne and Helen search through the night Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen spots a heron and is surprised Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen canoes while Marianne searches Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne spots something on the island Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne swims towards the island Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

They find Freddie curled up with the raccoon babies! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator Marianne the mermaid and Freddie talk Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and Marianne and Freddie canoe back home Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Chapter 4: Underwater Visit

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Marianne the mermaid waves at Helen from the lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen gets ready to swim as Marianne mermaid holds out a bracelet Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen tries on the bracelet and plunges into the lake! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Underwater, Marianne the mermaid swirls around Helen, who takes a breath Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne the mermaid tows Helen deeper underwater now that she can breath with the magical bracelet! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne the mermaid and Helen go deeper into the lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne the Mermaid and Helen look at the water lilies

Marianne the mermaid and Helen swim through schools of fish towards Marianne's underwater mermaid home Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

They swim into Marianne's home and meet Marianne's mermaid mom! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and

They leave the island while discussing Marianne's dream to work at an ocean

Freddy is waiting for them on the dock, and asks if Helen is drowned. She says no and the girls laugh Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Chapter 3: The Dinner

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Farmgirl rolls out pie dough Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Farmgirl makes a pie Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Farmgirl pats flour off her apron and goes to draw a bath Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen gets the wheelbarrow Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Marianne the mermaid feeds her critters Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen loads Marianne the mermaid into a wheelbarrow

Marianne meets Helen's family Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and Marianne head to the bathroom Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Freddie intros himself and Helen brings in dinner Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen's family joins them for dinner in the bathroom, they chat happily Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Chapter 2: The Swimming Lesson

April 6, 2020April 8, 2020 ~ carmenawood ~ 1 Comment

Helen stands sullenly on house steps Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen and Marianne the mermaid chat about swimming Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Mermaid pulls girl farther into lake encouragingly Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Two girls struggle to swim Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Helen can swim now! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

merm and girl float in lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girls chat on dock and nap Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girl does cannonball off of dock into lake while mermaid cheers her on Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Mermaid waves goodbye to farmgirl Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Chapter 1: The Meeting

April 5, 2020May 1, 2020 ~ carmenawood ~ 1 Comment

Summery scene girl in swimsuit and mermaid eat popsicles in the shade of a willow tree Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Small white house in a summery meadow Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girl hangs up laundry and pink dress Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Pink dress blows off laundry line Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Pink dress blows over lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Pink dress sinks into lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Water splashing with a plop! Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Mermaid takes pink dress underwater in lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Mermaid takes dress to underwater house Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Mermaid looks at herself in the mirror and says wow Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

White farmhouse under noonday sun, girl eats lunch surrounded by busy brothers Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girl looks for pink dress on laundry line Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Pink dress is folded on pier by lake. Girl looks at it. Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girl looks out at lake, mermaid appears Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girl and mermaid meet Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girl and mermaid chat Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator

Girl and mermaid chat in summer lake Mermaid Days Carmen Wood comic graphic novel webcomic mermaid art summer lake fantasy magic lgbtqia+ comic YA queer kidlit children’s illustration illustrator