Mermaid Days #03 - : A New Friend (Acorn)Author: Kyle Lukoff Illustrator: Kat Uno Age: 5 7 Vera and Beaker make a new friend when they meet a mantis shrimp, in this series perfect for beginning readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy to read text, a short story format, plenty of humor, and full color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency.