Julián Is a Mermaid -- Jessica Love

<b>Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award <p/>In an exuberant picture book, a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world.</b> <p/>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.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Jessica Love<br><b>Publisher:</b> Candlewick Press (MA)<br><b>Published:</b> 04/23/2018<br><b>Pages:</b> 40<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.85lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 9.40h x 10.10w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780763690458<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 0.8<br><b>Point Value:</b> 0.5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>195490 / Julian Is a Mermaid<br><br><b>Award:</b> Stonewall Book Award - Winner<br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>Bulletin of