Marigold

Another wholesome, heart-warming book by Madeleine is in production.  Here are the first few illustrations:

ME: Madeleine, what's the shark drinking over there? (pointing to the soon-to-be-inebriated shark on the right.)
MADELEINE: Oh.  Mermaid juice!
ME: Uh-oh!

It doesn't sound like things are going to to turn out so well for Marigold.  Especially considering this comment:

MADELEINE: (pointing to the above picture) This one is called "Marigold the mermaid is going to become shark food."

Oh boy.  Let's see if page two gives us a glimpse of hope for Marigold:

Nope.  I think Marigold is on the fast track to being turned into mermaid juice.  Madeleine remains true to her gory spirit.  Good luck, Marigold.  I think you're gonna need it.