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courtneydavidson1999's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is a perfect example of letting the art work speak for itself. Instead of breaking the show don’t tell rule the artist uses the art work to show how it feels when the main character dresses up as a mermaid.
librarianinperiwinkle's review against another edition
5.0
I love this beautiful picture book about a boy who goes swimming with his grandma and on the way home sees people dressed as mermaids on the train, then creates his own mermaid costume while his grandma is in the shower. He isn't sure how he is going to respond when she sees the mess he's made, but she doesn't get mad, she helps him accessorize and takes him to see a show with other mermaids.
I love how this book celebrates imagination and depicts the loving, supportive relationship between a boy and his grandmother. I love the inter-generational and diverse characters and body types depicted in the lovely illustrations. My son also loves to dress up in costumes and play pretend, and though I'm pretty sure I would not react well if he took down our curtains to make a costume, I try very hard to create an environment where he has no worries about being accepted for expressing himself. I love that this book features a scene where such support is not only possible but just the way things are. Our world would be an infinitely better place if that were true everywhere.
I love how this book celebrates imagination and depicts the loving, supportive relationship between a boy and his grandmother. I love the inter-generational and diverse characters and body types depicted in the lovely illustrations. My son also loves to dress up in costumes and play pretend, and though I'm pretty sure I would not react well if he took down our curtains to make a costume, I try very hard to create an environment where he has no worries about being accepted for expressing himself. I love that this book features a scene where such support is not only possible but just the way things are. Our world would be an infinitely better place if that were true everywhere.
autisticpoetryqueer's review against another edition
5.0
A loving story about imagination and acceptance. The illustrations are so pretty! And the relationship with the grandmother melted my heart.
ekimball's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
sambam_42's review against another edition
5.0
This is a great book! There's very little dialogue but it shows a loving relationship about a boy who just wants to be a mermaid and his grandmother that helps him. Fantastic illustrations, too!
librarylandlisa's review against another edition
5.0
I read this for the first tie a couple of years ago but also did it in my storytime earlier this month so I thought to see if I had it here. gender stereotypes are challenged and the story of an Abuela's love and acceptance of her creative child is wonderful
carolinemwatson's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
3.75