Purrmaids Fin-tastic Adventures 1-4 Gift Set

Give the gift of mermaid kittens with this boxed set of books 1-4 in the Purrmaids series! Purr-fect for fans of chapter book series like Magic Kitten, Mermaid Tales, and Rainbow Magic!

Angel, Coral, and Shelly are best friends . . . and mermaid kittens. They love swimming around their home of Kittentail Cove and doing projects together at sea school. This book boxed set introduces the friends in four fin-tastic adventures!

In #1: The Scaredy Cat, the purrmaids explore a sunken ship and conquer their fears!
In #2: The Catfish Club, the girls must deal with friendship problems at school while working on art projects.
In #3: Seasick Sea Horse, Shelly loses the class pet, and her friends have to help her fix the purr-oblem!
In #4: Search for the Mermicorn, the purrmaids visit a nature preserve and discover an amazing new creature . . . a unicorn mermaid!

This four-book collection is the purr-fect way to swim into this chapter book series!

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

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Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

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• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

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• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs