Julian Is a Mermaid
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By Jessica Love, and and, Jessica Love
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54 reviews
While riding the subway home with his Nana one day, Julian notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train carriage. When Julian gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies and making his own fabulous mermaid costume. But what will Nana think about the mess he makes – and even more importantly – what will she think about how Julian sees himself?
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Julian broke the curtain!
Amazing story with few words and a masterclass on how to support a child. Warm illustrations and a lack of words allow many children to see themselves and their own queer/gender identity in the story
I loved the mermaids! It was lovely to see Julian and his Nana.
it was happy and i liked that Julian's nana accepted him and took him to see other mermaids
Lots of pretty mermaids
This book is a bout a boy who wants to become a mermaid. The boy’s name is Julian. His nanny took Julian to a wonderful place full of mermaids,fishes and lobsters.
Julian and his nanny joined them.I like this book because I also like mermaids.
I loved the pictures in this book!
I like this book, because i like the way how Julian dressed up like a mermaid. And also, no matter you are a boy or a girl, you do just whatever you want to do, and pursue what you want to achieve.
I am a mermaid too!!
I really liked all the mermaids
I likes the costumes
I liked the book because I like mermaids. My favourite character was the mermaid Julian. I enjoyed the part about the mermaid festival. I would recommend it to others.
The pictures were well drawn. I liked they were all having fun.
At the end they did a parade and I enjoyed it.
There wasn’t much to read but the pictures told the story as well. Anyone can be a mermaid if they want to.
It was very good and I liked it. I loved the mermaids, they were so cool and colourful. My favourite character was Nana.
Loved Julian! Grandma is the best!
Not a lot of text but beautiful pictures and message.
I liked this boOk becausE a girl callEd Julian wishes to be a MerMaid but what happens when she tries
I liked the ending
The message is lovely, but I think a little too abstract for me. Great illustrations.
not very exciting, not much happens.
I liked that he turned into a mermaid by tying the curtains around his waist
An excellent story for PSHE, showing diversity and acceptance.
Jillian is exploring how he wishes to be a mermaid, his Abuela shows kindness and understanding, taking Jillian to explore his authentic self as a mermaid in a carnival celebration.
A wonderful story for PRIDE month
I loved that Julian likes being a mermaid
I love it when Julian uses his Gran's curtains to make his mermaid tail. I love the party at the end too and the outfits.
I hate it when there's no less pictures!
It interested me because a boy is a mermaid.
My favourite character is the granny.
Yes I would like it to someone else.
Fabulous story of being who you want to be. Nana is supportive and is exactly what Julian needs. The illustrations help the reader follow the story.
I believe in the importance of teaching children that they can be whoever they want, and that their differences should be celebrated. We should all should feel valued, included and accepted. This book does that. This book embraces difference, celebrates love and nurtures inclusion. A wonderful book. I would definitely recommend for ages 5-7.
my best part is when juilain turns into a mermaid.
