Julian Is a Mermaid

By Jessica Love

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMZ5GJZC
• ISBN13: 9798855079265
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
• Length: 34 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3