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, this jubilant story is a radiant celebration of individuality and self-love.

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6 minutes
Author

Jessica Love
Narrator

Avi Roque
Audible release date

Nov. 30 2020
Language

English
Publisher

Dreamscape Media, LLC
ASIN

B08JHCVL7N
Version

Unabridged
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Listening Length	6 minutes
Author	Jessica Love
Narrator	Avi Roque
Audible.ca Release Date	November 30 2020
Publisher	Dreamscape Media, LLC
Program Type	Audiobook
Version	Unabridged
Language	English
ASIN	B08JHCVL7N
Best Sellers Rank	#180,458 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #262 in Holidays & Celebrations for Children #5,667 in Exploring North America for Children #8,965 in Literature & Fiction for Children (Audible Books & Originals)

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Rosier

What's not to love!

Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2019

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This book warms my heart and brings a tear to my eye. I love the calm colour palette that is still somehow so vibrant. I love that the minimal text per page encourages young readers to look to the illustrations to gain deeper meaning. I love how Julian's abuela doesn't just accept his interest in mermaids but actively engages in it with him. And I love Love LOVE the inclusion of a variety of body shapes!!
Looking forward to reading it to my kindergarten class!

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Aleesha Lyle

Beautiful Story!

Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2021

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This is my daughters favourite book (and mine too)! I purchased the book when my daughter was 2.5yrs old. Perfect for young readers! I would definitely recommend this book for anyone.

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Levi Labelle

Can I be a mermaid too?

Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2020

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What a joy this book is. The art is delicate and wonderful. The story is inclusive and filled with love. I’m filled with both joy and love now. So grateful for Juliàn.

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C Moss

Unconditional love between a child and grandparent

Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2020

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A beautifully Illustrated story of how simple it is to love someone for who they are. There are mermaids among us and we are blessed to have them.

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Daddywarbuck

Boys can be mermaids too

Reviewed in Canada on May 15, 2021

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Beautiful story and illustrations. I had a boy in my class that wanted to be a mermaid so this was perfect!

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Beautiful

Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2021

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Beautiful book

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Beautiful story

Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2019

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Simple, beautiful story about acceptance and love, with gorgeous illustrations. My kids just love this book.

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Myriam blouin

Beautiful

Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2022

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Beautiful images

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Dr. Catherine Butler

What happened to the Spanish?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2019

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It's a 4-star book for me book, but this edition loses another star because it has stripped out the Hispanic elements of the original. Julián is now Julian, his abuela is his Nana, and 'mijo' has turned into 'honey'. For a book that celebrates diversity, this erasure of Hispanic culture and language is pretty disappointing!

86 people found this helpful

Caroline Clary

Stunning!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2018

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Where to begin?? This is an absolute joy from start to finish, from the minimalist text to the fantastic facial expressions of both Julian and his Nana, every page is a feast. The story is incredibly visual which will enable even the youngest of children to enjoy it, and would be a wonderful prompt for pictures of your or your child's own. Best of all, for me, it took me back to those heady days when my child was small and not concerned whether their playthings were for girls or boys, and just played how they wanted. Nana is the parental figure we all need in our lives... calm, accepting, enabling and Julian is completely and totally a mermaid - perfect!

24 people found this helpful

One Man Book

This book is Everything

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2020

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From a supportive Nana to a creative Child who is allowed to be himself, the illustrations are stunning and truly allows for the child reading's imagination to follow along with Julian's journey. We love that Julian is a mermaid and our daughter often plays with her sheets in the same way, and knows that all children are allowed to dream and play and be themselves. Highly recommend for every household.

12 people found this helpful

Zephyr

Stunning pictures, but lacking in words

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2020

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I bought this for my 6yo who is non-binary/trans. I had thought it was about a transgender child on a journey of discovery and acceptance. I was hoping my child would relate to Julian and that the story may help them to express their feelings. We've read it twice, once while aged 6 and once aged 7. Neither of us really "got" it. It was disappointing after the great press reviews. The illustrations are stunning, but they don't explain Julian's thoughts or feelings beyond him wanting to be a mermaid, and worrying that his Nana wouldn't approve. He secretly dresses as a mermaid. He looks great! Very flamboyant, more like a drag queen, or a dancer at Carnival. Nana is very accepting of Julian's appearance, and they go off to a parade where he sees adults dressed up similar to him - possibly a LGBTQI Pride Parade, possibly a carnival. I had to fill in the gaps in the narrative and explain it as we read. Perhaps that's the idea...? Personally I prefer more narrative, and less gaps to fill. It's not for us. I will give it to school or another LGBTQI family.

6 people found this helpful

susan Yardley

Rubbish

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2020

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Was recommended this book for my daughter age 7, but we both didn’t enjoy it at all.

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