Reviews

Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

librarylandlisa's review

5.0

I read this for the first tie a couple of years ago but also did it in my storytime earlier this month so I thought to see if I had it here. gender stereotypes are challenged and the story of an Abuela's love and acceptance of her creative child is wonderful

carolinemwatson's review

hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing fast-paced

3.75

theghostintheattic's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

bunnybaby13's review

5.0

LOVE

read for “unsung heroines” class

tangiblereads's review

fast-paced

5.0

Julian is a Mermaid is bold, has pretty pictures, great artistry and a supportive abuela. Cute story and moral.

deldc's review

mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

raindrops333's review

inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

katieannwicked's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

5.0

siriface's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

librarydreams's review

adventurous hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I love that this book is based on a real festival (the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, if memory serves), but I wish that Love had included some information on said festival in the backmatter. Loves illustrations are magical and the choice of brown paper is brilliant. The wordless sections make this book a bit challenging to read-aloud, but it's worth it. I especially like to show the children the differing endpapers at the beginning and end of the book before we read to get their imaginations going.