Books like Julian is a mermaid

Julian is a mermaid by Jessica Love reads as joyful, tender. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Jumanji

Chris Van Allsburg · 1981

Both explore imagination

53% genome match

Madeline's Rescue

Ludwig Bemelmans · 1900

Same ya feel

66% genome match

Blackout

John Rocco · 2011

Both explore family & imagination

65% genome match

Journey

Aaron Becker · 2013

Both explore imagination

64% genome match

Shrek!

William Steig · 1990

Both explore self-acceptance & identity

62% genome match

Outside over there

Maurice Sendak · 1981

Both explore family & imagination

53% genome match

The adventures of the dish and the spoon

Mini Grey · 2006

Both explore identity & imagination

65% genome match

A Day with Wilbur Robinson

William Joyce · 1990

Both explore imagination & family

68% genome match

The Wolves in the Walls

Neil Gaiman

Both explore family

63% genome match

All Join in

Quentin Blake · 1990

Both explore imagination

66% genome match

Olivia

Ian Falconer · 2000

Both explore imagination & family

61% genome match

Mildred and Sam

Sharleen Collicott · 2002

Both explore imagination

60% genome match