num_pages: 80
description: 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 Julin 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 Julin 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 periwinkle curtain for his tail the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makesand even more importantly what will she think about how Julin 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.
language: English
title: Julián Is a Mermaid
publisher: Candlewick