Julián Is a Mermaid Contributor(s): Love, Jessica (Author), Love, Jessica (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763690457 ISBN-13: 9780763690458 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Lgbt - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic & Latino - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Non-religious |
Dewey: E |
Lexile Measure: 190 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 10.1" W x 9.4" (0.85 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 195490 Reading Level: 0.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award 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 butter-yellow 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 more 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. |