Julian is a Mermaid by Jessica Love - Children's Library Lady

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Julian is a Mermaid

Title: Julian is a Mermaid

Author: Jessica Love

Illustrator: Jessica Love

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

ISBN: 9781406380637

“This is a boy named Julian. And this is his abuela. And those are some mermaids. Julian LOVES mermaids.” Travelling home on the subway train, Julian sees three spectacular ladies. Dressed for a parade in mermaid-like costumes their happiness is contagious. While abuela takes a shower Julian creates a mermaid outfit using yellow curtains and a fern plant.

He imagines swimming with sea creatures and transforming into a mermaid. He proudly shows off his design to his abuela. She pauses and Julian wonders how she will react. She adds beads to finish the outfit and takes him to the parade, joining others in their fabulous costumes.

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Brainpickings: Review of book and illustrations

The Children’s Book Podcast: Audio interview with Jessica Love

Common Sense Media: Book Information for parents

Educate & Celebrate: PRIDE in Primary Education

Equality and Human Rights Commission: Who Am I?

Humanium: Understanding Children’s Right to Identity

Let’s Talk Picture Books: Interview with Jessica Love

Night Buddies: Learn About Illustrator Jessica Love

Rainbow Teaching: Free support and guidance to teachers and school staff

Safe @ School: Lesson Plans and Tool Kits

Scholastic: Staff Teacher Handout: Helping Children Develop a Sense of Identity

Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast: Julián Is a Mermaid: A Chat with Jessica Love

Schools Out: Resources

Stonewall: Primary Schools

Walker Books: Julian is a Mermaid Classroom Ideas

Watch, Connect. Read.: Interview with Jessica Love

Jessica Love Official Website

Jessica Love Twitter

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