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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, Juli n 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 Juli n 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 Juli n 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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0763690457
ISBN13:9780763690458
Release Date:April 2018
Publisher:Candlewick Press (MA)
Length:40 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 10.1" x 9.4"
Age Range:4 to 8 years
Grade Range:Preschool to Grade 3
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