Julián Is a Mermaid
Julián Is a Mermaid

Julián Is a Mermaid

Written and illustrated by Jessica Love
Hardcover
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4 - 8
Reading age
80
Page count
1
Words per page
190L
Lexile measure
May 22, 2018
Publication date

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Publisher Summary

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, Julián 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 Julián 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 Julián 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.

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    This book celebrates liking different things, breaks down gender norms and shows how wonderful it is to just be yourself.

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The Creative Behind the Book

    Author & Illustrator
    Jessica Love

    Jessica Love is an illustrator and Broadway actress. She has a BA in studio art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as well as a graduate degree from Juilliard. She lives in New York.

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Book Details

ISBN
9780763690458
Publication Date
May 22, 2018
Publisher
Candlewick
Original Publication Date
January 1, 2018
Text Details
This book was typeset in Godlike.
Illustration Details
The illustrations were done in watercolor, gouache, and ink.
Page Count
80
Words Per Page
1
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1175269575
Lexile® Level
190L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~G
ATOS® Book Level
0.8
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
195490
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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