Reviews

Julián at the Wedding by Jessica Love

mehsi's review against another edition

5.0

Wat een heerlijk zoet en vrolijk en fabulous boek was dit! Julian gaat naar een bruiloft! Daar ontmoet hij Marisol en de twee hebben samen veel plezier met helpen bij de bruiloft + met spelen. Tja, het blijven kinderen en die willen spelen, maar ik vond Julian's oplossing voor het probleem gewoon zo zoet, zo lief!
Ik vond het ook leuk dat de bruiloft tussen twee vrouwen was. Heel normaal natuurlijk, maar helaas nog niet zo in kinderboeken, dus supertof. Ook leuk vond ik de twee vrouwen, een had afro haar (hopelijk zeg ik het goed) de ander had dreads/staartjes (nogmaals, sorry als ik het fout heb). Ook de kleding vond ik leuk.
Er is niet veel tekst, maar de illustraties vertellen al meer dan genoeg.
Misschien schrijf ik snel een uitgebreidere review op mijn boekenblog.

toebean5's review against another edition

3.0

It's impossible not to compare this to Julian is a Mermaid. But this one was... okay. It's nice to see such understanding grandmas, and a wedding with two brides. More than anything, though, the illustrations are gorgeous- and a nice celebration of non-white characters.

eldritchreader's review against another edition

5.0

Read as part of Julián Stories on Libro.FM

These are incredible, fantastic, gorgeous picture books and this little duo of stories in audiobook form are just as wonderful. Complete with fun background music that compliments the stories, this is a fantastic addition to picture book storytelling but just as great to listened to alone.

The narration is thoughtfully done, with pauses of anticipation keeping the story engaging. The young mischief in both stories, alongside the wholehearted love and acceptance throughout these books make them a must have for any young ones.

Note: Review copy (audiobook) received from Libro.FM. This does not impact opinions within this review.

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fernthepanda's review against another edition

4.0

I didn't realize how much I had missed Julián until I got to see him again.

hb_bookworm's review against another edition

5.0

ahhh, man. I love how this one builds on the first. gorgeously illustrated and emphasizing creativity and acceptances, featuring the absolute cutest couple at the wedding! these books make my heart happy.

tangiblereads's review against another edition

fast-paced

5.0

Loved Julian at the Wedding.   Beautiful brides and beautiful inclusivity message.  Love when adults accept people for who they are, starting as a child. 

deldc's review

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

ralphiereads76's review against another edition

3.0

I was curious how a picture book would work as an audiobook. Now I know. Sweet story. 7 minutes with intro/outro music.

forgetfullucy17's review against another edition

4.0

This book is so beautiful. It arrived today and we read it the minute we got it. It doesn’t have very many words but the illustrations are so gorgeous. My 3 year old loved it.

kelleemoye's review against another edition

4.0

Jessica Love has brought such a special character to light in Julián. His story is a story of love, being yourself, having fun, happiness, and light. In Julián’s new story, we find him at a wedding where, like most kids, he and Marisol would rather go play than hang around with the adults. Only a small amount of text is needed because the joy of playing together radiates through the illustrations and is a feeling that every person has felt at one time or another while they play with no inhibitions when they probably should be somewhere else. Trent and I read this book together and when we were done, he said, “I want to play with them!” and that summarizes the feeling of this book.

Full review with teaching tools: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=21835