Julián Is a Mermaid

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In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one day, Juli n notices three women spectacularly dressed up Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car When Juli n gets home, daydreaming of the magic he s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume a periwinkle curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes and even importantly, what will she think about how Juli n sees himself Mesmerizing and full of heart, Jessica Love s author illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self love and a radiant celebration of individuality. Best Read eBook Julián Is a Mermaid Author Jessica Love – kino-fada.fr When you walk into another person s home, there s always a distinct smell to the place Homes absorb the lives of their occupants, and the end result is as much an olfactory experience a visual one I love it when a friend moves house because when I walk into their new home it smells just like their previous place of occupancy, with just a twinge of difference It is this experience of walking into a house and being overwhelmed by the sense of the place that I hope for in my picture books When When you walk into another person s home, there s always a distinct smell to the place Homes absorb the lives of their occupants, and the end result is as much an olfactory experience a vi...What Betsy said Can t imagine anything beating this for the 2019 Caldecott.Prediction 2019 Caldecott winnerIt s crazy when a childhood friend gets published and wonderful when their book is as beautifully conceptualized and drawn as this is This review has some pictures of the colorful and evocative watercolor art.Swimming in the pool with his Abuela and her friends during aquatic aerobics, Julian dreams of being a mermaid among mermaids On the subway, seeing women dressed up on their way to Coney Island s Mermaid Parade, he is inspired to dress up like a mermaid when he gets home, improvising with his Abuela s curtains and plants Will Abuela be angry In that magical way that only grandmas sometimes can, she SEES him, and in the moment, choses what is important She brings him to join the Mermaid Parad Swimming in the pool with his Abuela and her friends during aquatic aerobics, Julian dreams of being a mermaid among mermaids On the subway, seeing women dressed up on their way to Coney Island s Mermaid Parade, he is inspired to dress up like a mermaid when he gets home, improvising with his Abuela s curtains and plants Will Abuela be a...This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers To view it, click here I absolutely could not love this bookThe art is gorgeous beyond belief and the whole book simply immerses you in the feelings of Julian and his world There are a couple of two page spreads in this that are just jaw drop...Love Love Love.Jess Love is the consummate artist a talented storyteller, illustrator and actress I had the rare pleasure of reading a final proof of this book, and could not have been anyblown away by her talent L...Love everything about this book An Afro Latinx protagonist An Afro Latinx protagonist who knows he s a mermaid An Afro Latinx protagonist who knows he s a mermaid and has an affirming abuela Love love love And lovely illustrations to boot.Beautiful illustrations help tell the story of family and acceptance.Stunning On so many levels Beautifully full of heart and acceptance and family and love and joy I could pour over these illustrations over and over and never tire of it.

Julián Is a Mermaid
  • 04 May 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 40 pages
  • 0763690457
  • Jessica Love
  • Julián Is a Mermaid