Julian, Dream Doctor

Julian

by Ann Cameron

Bestselling classic The Stories Julian Tells was just the beginning! Read more about imagination, family, and friendship in this chapter book series!

It's Dad's birthday, and Julian wants to get a special present. Something Dad has always dreamed about. But Dad's dream is pretty unusual, not to mention scary . Now that Julian has figured out what his dad wants, will he, his little brother Huey, and his best friend, Gloria, be brave enough to get it?

“If Julian had not already won readers' hearts with his [earlier] exploits, he will here.” — The Bulletin

Genres: Realistic Fiction, Childrens, Family

80 pages, Paperback

First published March 9, 1990

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

Ann Cameron grew up in Wisconsin. Today, she and her husband live in Guatemala. From her house she can see a waterfall and three volcanoes. Ann Cameron has been a teacher and an editor as well as a writer.

She says that writing is hardest for her at the beginning of a book. To get started, she follows this important rule for writing: "Apply seat of pants to bottom of chair."

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such a cute little book to read with my students!

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This children's book from 1990 is about two young brothers who are trying to find the perfect birthday present for their dad. Julian and Huey want to get their dad something he really wants. His dream present. So they recruit their friend Gloria and together set out on a mission.

This was a really fun story with lots of detail and accompanied by lovely black and white sketch style illustrations too. Even though published quite a while ago,  I think this would be an enjoyable one for many people.

[Lara Samuels · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is simplistic and reminds me of Beverly Cleary style. I read it to try and decide if it should remain on the library shelves as it has never been checked out. I think there are much better options today but in the 1990’s it was one of the rare books to feature a black family. It was important to have such books but, I wonder whose voice is missing from the shelves because Ann Cameron was given the chance to write it instead. Feels like an important perspective continues to be overlooked and that we are missing authentic voices.

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Maughn Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it!

[Tim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the funniest children's book ever. We we're reading last night in a tent in the backyard, we were howling for a straight hour. So now I'm googling "Ann Cameron" to find out how we can get more.

Ann Cameron has a knack for humor and situations that the whole family can relate too.

Our kids are 5 (boy) and 7 (girl) and they both enjoyed it thoroughly.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Julian dream doctor by Ann Cameron. this is a multicultural book to add into the classroom so that students can see themselves in the books they read

[Tehemamma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not the best children's book I've ever read, but definitely my favorite that JJ's brought home this year. With a clear plot, this book report should be a piece of cake!

[Alison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute. Cade liked it but wasn't thrilled with it.

[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute story about a boy who tries to get his dad the perfect birthday present. My students will certainly be able to relate to this dilemma, I certainly did!

[Vedia Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this for my nephews.....they loved it!

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Can people really talk in their dreams!?

[Elijah]

Very good