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Julián Is a Mermaid

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in response to Ari Boyer

I’m looking for beautiful illustration-forward baby/kid books. My daughter loves Richard Scarry’s “I Am a Bunny” and stares at each page for quite a while. I enjoy how rich each page is as well.

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Such a joy to read for kids and adults. A whimsical and sweet story about gender and acceptance with just the right amount of words and tension. So much to notice without being overwhelming!

read it, loved it

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Julián Is a Mermaid

Julián Is a Mermaid
Ginny Branch

Ginny Branch

“This book is so beautiful and special. We still read it every summer and I cry every time 😂🥹! It’s just so sweet! The illustrations are gorgeous and the writing is spare and has a lovely pacing!”

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Kelsy CARLEEN

Kelsy CARLEEN

“One of my favorite contemporary children's books, I love that the images do most of the talking.”

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Allison

Allison

“Gorgeous in all the ways. Acceptance and self-love and family love and individuality are the stars.”

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