Julián en la boda

PreS-Gr 2–Julián and Marisol are going to a wedding, and they are ready to have a fun day. Before running off to play, the children admire the beautiful brides and their dog, Gloria. Marisol throws flowers into the air until the brides kiss their I dos. Julián and Marisol eat and chat. They whisper and hide under the table and play with Gloria. Then Marisol thinks of another plan—to hide inside the willow tree, otherwise known as their very own fairy house. As Julián gets lost under the willow leaves, Marisol runs and tumbles with Gloria in grass and dirt. The title character saves the day by designing a new outfit for Marisol after her dress is covered in mud. The finishing touches are willow leaves in place of wings. The two dance the night away until they fall asleep in a tangle of arms. This Spanish translation of Julián at the Wedding, the follow-up to Julián Is a Mermaid, is just as lovely as the original. The loose lines, joyful colors, and fairy-tale–like textured art will inspire kids for their own imaginative play. Readers will want to join in on the fun as the friends get into mischief.