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Mentioned in 10 episodes

The Little Mermaid

Book • 2025

In this adaptation of 'The Little Mermaid', Fred Crump Jr. retells the story with vivid illustrations.

The tale follows Sea Princess Ondina, who longs for life on land and embarks on a journey to find her prince.

This version is updated specifically for children of color, making the classic fairytale more inclusive and diverse.

Mentioned by

Desiree Akhavan

Dominic Sandbrook

Malcolm Collins

Mel Mitchell-Jackson

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Melissa Chen

as a book banned in Kuwait for its theme of defying parents.

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Mentioned by

Desiree Akhavan

in reference to her childhood and her mother's disapproval of the film's message.

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Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

in a story about his visit to Charles Dickens' house.

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Mentioned by

Aaron Mahnke

when referencing the tutor who gave the princess her storybook upbringing.

Mentioned throughout the podcast as the main subject of discussion.

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Mentioned by

Jameson Olsen

as the author of fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Tin Soldier.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as books that parents have been reading to their children for a long time.

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Referenced by

Mel Mitchell-Jackson

as a metaphor for giving away one’s voice in exchange for power or convenience.

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Referenced by

Malcolm Collins

as an example of a Disney story with a witch who seeks power, resulting in a negative outcome.

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Mentioned by

Wang Ping

as a book she discovered during the Cultural Revolution, which sparked her love for reading and fueled her dream of going to college.

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