Julián Is a Mermaid

Julián Is a Mermaid

Hardback
4.519

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Description

Winner of a 2019 Stonewall Book Award

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.

Book Information

Main Genre
Young Adult Books
Sub Genre
LGBTQ+
Format
Hardback
Pages
40
Price
17.50 €

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5

Jedes der Motive dieses Buches könnte auch als Gemälde oder Poster an die Wand gehangen werden. Die Bilder sind wunderschön, die Geschichte ist eine sehr zugängliche einfache Erzählung darüber wie Akzeptanz gehen kann, ohne dabei belehrend zu werden.

5

In aller Klarheit der Geschichte wunderschön, in den Bildern wundervoll. Sehr wertvoll und durch die Einfachheit absolut genial.

5

Nicer Zeichenstil + zeitgemäße Geschichte, die auf Genderrollen verzichtet :-)

5

Eine einfühlsame Geschichte, die Kinder ermutigt sie selbst zu sein. Mit wunderschönen Illustrationen 🧜‍♀️

4

Beautiful illustrations and message but I feel like there could be more text. It's very minimal and more suited for children who love studying the illustrations. My kid prefers being read to, so unfortunately it doesn't work as well for us.

5

There are not twenty sentences in this book and yet the sprinklers are in action! This is BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL! Julián’s story is vibrant in every which way, be it the art style, the colour scheme, the accepting, loving, nurturing environment or the exploration of gender expression. 100/10, would recommend!

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