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Nov 06, 2018SnoIsleLib_LindseyA rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Julián is fabulous! What a positive message of imagination, individuality, and acceptance this picture book brings to light. At first I was worried that Julián's abuela would crush his desire to dress as a mermaid, as she is very much a no-nonsense grandmother, but I felt ALL the warm snugglies by the end. Abuela brings Julián to a seaside festival with a diverse collection of mermaids, including some drag queens, and you get the sense that he has found his tribe. The illustrations in this book are stunning, and the character designs are so unique. I could stare at Abuela all day!