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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Julius, the Baby of the World
Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Part of the Julius series
A sister's disdain for her baby brother shifts when an outsider criticizes him.
32 pages· 1,127 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Lilly detests her new baby brother, Julius, seeing him as a nuisance. Her parents adore him, but Lilly wishes he'd disappear. When Cousin Garland criticizes Julius, Lilly's protective instincts kick in, forcing her to reconsider her feelings. Will Lilly embrace her role as a big sister, or will her rivalry continue? This humorous tale explores sibling dynamics and the unexpected bonds that form in the face of external judgment.
From the publisher
Lilly is convinced that the arrival of her new baby brother is the worst thing that has happened in their house, until Cousin Garland comes to visit.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,127
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 370L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5518
Publication
- Published
- September 24, 1990
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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