In an exuberant picture book,a glimpse of costumed mermaids leaves one boy flooded with wonder and ready to dazzle the world. While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela one dayJuli├ín notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant huestheir dresses end in fishtailsand their joy fills the train car. When Juli├ín gets homedaydreaming of the magic he’s seenall he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tailthe fronds of a potted fern for his headdress. But what will Abuela think about the mess he makes — and even more importantlywhat will she think about how Juli├ín sees himself? Mesmerizing and full of heartJessica Love’s author-illustrator debut is a jubilant picture of self-love and a radiant celebration of individuality.