Julián Is a Mermaid
Julián Is a Mermaid
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Julián Is a Mermaid

Written and illustrated by Jessica Love
Part of the Julián Book Series
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4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
2
Words per page
~43L
Lexile measure
May 22, 2018
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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, 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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Book Details

ISBN
9780763690458
Publication Date
May 22, 2018
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Text Details
This book was typeset in Godlike.
Illustration Details
The illustrations were done in watercolor, gouache, and ink.
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
2
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
4 - 8 years
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
1175269575
Est. Lexile® Level
~43L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~B
ATOS® Book Level
0.8
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
195490
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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