Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

Julian is a Mermaid
by Jessica Love [jP Love] 

I picked up this book because from first glance you can tell that this is a story about a young person figuring out who they are in this world. The cover is beautiful to me, and the illustrations inside are even more dazzling. I enjoyed reading this book because of the little glimpses of loving talk in a Spanish-speaking family. This book had a beautiful message to it, as abuela allowed Julian to dress up how they wanted to and even took them around to see others in similar jubilant garb.

[If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try Natsumi!, by Susan Lendroth, or Jerome By Heart, by Thomas Scotto.]

[ publisher’s official Julian is a Mermaid web site ] | [ official Jessica Love web site ]

Recommended by Naomi S.
Eiseley Branch Library

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