Julián is a mermaid
(Book)

"A Junior Library Guild selection"--Jacket flap.

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?

Accelerated Reader,LG,0.8,0.5.

ALSC Notable Children's Book, 2019

BCCB Blue Ribbon, 2018

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books, 2018

CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal Shortlist, 2019

CSMCL Best Books, 2018

Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator Honor, 2019

Horn Book Fanfare List, 2018

Kirkus Prize Nominee for Young Readers' Literature, 2018

New York Public Library Best Books for Kids, 2018

New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Books: Picture Books, 2018

NPR Best Books, 2018

Publisher's Weekly Best Picture Books, 2018

Rainbow Book List, 2019

School Library Journal's Best Books, 2018

Stonewall Book Award, Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award Winner, 2019

Waterstones Children's Book Prize, Illustrated Books Shortlist, 2019