Julius, the Baby of the World
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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.

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32 pages· 1,127 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· 370L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688089436
LCCN
88034904
OCLC
18983242

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