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Julius, the Baby of the World
The baby of the world is anything but that to his big sister--until Cousin Garland dares to criticize him.
When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. "Julius is the baby of the world," they chime as they kiss him and admire him.
But Lilly is Julius's older sister, and she knows differently. "I am the queen," says Lilly. "And I hate Julius."
Poor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world?
This funny picture book classic from the beloved Kevin Henkes explores sibling rivalry and children's sometimes fragile self-esteem in a real and approachable way. Share this book at home or at circle time--with or without siblings, kids ages 3-7 will relate to the emotions and enjoy the story.
Book Details
- Publisher: Greenwillow Books
- Publish Date: Sep 21st, 1995
- Pages: 32
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.60in - 7.70in - 0.20in - 0.30lb
- EAN: 9780688143886
- Recommended age: 04-08
- Categories: • Family - New Baby• Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.• Family - Siblings
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About the Author
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include The World and Everything in It, A House, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Praise for this book
"A reassuring, funny book for all young children who suffer from new-sibling syndrome." -- School Library Journal (starred review)