Book Review
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Julian at the Wedding by Jessica Love is a lovely book about a same-sex wedding, friendship and love.
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The star of Julián Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return—and finds a new friend—at a wedding to be remembered.
Julián and his abuela are going to a wedding. Better yet, Julián is in the wedding. Weddings have flowers and kissing and dancing and cake. And this wedding also has a new friend named Marisol. It’s not long before Julián and Marisol set off for some magic and mischief of their own, and when things take an unexpected turn, the pair learns that everything is easier with a good friend by your side. Jessica Love returns with a joyful story of friendship and individuality in this radiant follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid.
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Hey there! Welcome to Sex Ed Rescue with Cath Hak. I’m here to help parents find an easier way to talk to their kids about love, sex, and relationships. Today, I want to share a beautiful book with you called Julian at the Wedding by Jessica Love. It’s a heartwarming story about a same-sex marriage between two women.
What I love most about this book is how it normalizes same-sex relationships and diverse families. Plus, the artwork is absolutely stunning! I can’t wait to see what else this author has in store for us.
The main character, Julian, breaks free from gender stereotypes, which I think is fantastic. The best part is that the story is open to interpretation, so you can spin it in different ways as you read. It’s all about a family going to a wedding, where the brides and their adorable dog, Gloria, take center stage. It’s a tale of love, friendship, play, and imagination.
Towards the end, the kids even dress up as if they’re getting married themselves. It’s a beautiful celebration of family, happiness, togetherness, and marriage. The book is all about inclusivity and diversity, which is so important for children to understand. The world is a big, diverse place, and it’s crucial for kids to know that families come in all shapes and sizes.
You see, sometimes children grow up thinking that everyone’s family is just like theirs. But that’s not the case. We have to teach them that love knows no boundaries. It’s not just about men marrying women; women can marry each other, and so can men. By introducing books like this to our kids, we’re helping them become more accepting and inclusive individuals.
And let’s not forget about children from same-sex families. They often go to school where most kids have a mom and a dad. So when they see a book like this, where two women are getting married, it makes them feel included and valued. No child should ever feel excluded.
Every child deserves to see themselves represented in the books they read. That’s why books like Julian at the Wedding are so important. They show kids that love comes in many forms and that everyone deserves happiness.
So go ahead and add this gem to your bookshelf. It’s a powerful tool for reading to children and teaching them about the beautiful diversity of our world. Let’s raise a generation of compassionate, accepting individuals who celebrate love in all its forms.
That’s all for now, folks. Remember, love is love, and everyone deserves a happily ever after.
