Julian Is A Mermaid

Julian Is a Mermaid is a radiant picture book that celebrates self-expression, imagination, and unconditional love. Inspired by three women dressed as mermaids, Julian is inspired to transform himself into one too. He creates his own costume with household items, but wonders how his Nana will react. In a heartwarming twist, Nana accepts and embraces Julian's creativity and identity. With expressive illustrations and minimal text, this story delivers a powerful message about acceptance and individuality. It's a joyful, affirming read that encourages children to embrace who they are and to celebrate others' uniqueness.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes diversity, inclusion, and acceptance of self and others.
• Supports emotional literacy and personal identity development.
• Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
• Provides opportunities for visual literacy through expressive illustrations.

Classroom Ideas:

• Discuss themes of individuality and acceptance during circle time.
• Create mermaid costumes from recycled materials.
• Use the story to inspire creative writing or journaling.
• Explore feelings and self-expression through art and drama.

Information:

• Ages 4+ years.
• Book dimensions: 23.1 cm x 25.0 cm x 1.0 cm.
• Durable paperback format for classroom or home use.