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!

Julián Is a Mermaid
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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.
©2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC (P)2020 Dreamscape Media, LLC
- Listening Length6 minutes
- Audible release dateNov. 30 2020
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB08JHCVL7N
- VersionUnabridged
- Program TypeAudiobook
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Product details
Listening Length | 6 minutes |
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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 | #253,242 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #442 in Holidays & Celebrations for Children #7,673 in Exploring North America for Children #13,104 in Literature & Fiction for Children (Audible Books & Originals) |
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Reviewed in Canada on August 7, 2019
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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.
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.
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.
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!
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2021
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Beautiful book
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.
Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2022
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Dr. Catherine Butler
3.0 out of 5 stars
What happened to the Spanish?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 16, 2019Verified Purchase
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!
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Caroline Clary
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2018Verified Purchase
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!
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Zephyr
2.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning pictures, but lacking in words
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2020Verified Purchase
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.
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One Man Book
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is Everything
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2020Verified Purchase
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.
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susan Yardley
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rubbish
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2020Verified Purchase
Was recommended this book for my daughter age 7, but we both didn’t enjoy it at all.
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