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Julius, the Baby of the World

Name: Julius, the Baby of the World
Author: Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes

The riotously funny Lilly, last seen in Chester’s Way (Greenwillow), thinks her new baby brother, Julius, is disgusting — if he was a number, he would be zero. But when Cousin Garland dares to criticize Julius, Lilly bullies her into loudly admiring Julius as the baby of the world. Lilly knows her baby brother is nothing but dreadful — until she claims him for her own. “Henkes displays a deep understanding of sibling rivalry and a child’s fragile self-esteem….Lilly is a superb and timely heroine.” —Publishers Weekly.

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Awards & recognition

ALA Notable Children’s Book Horn Book Fanfare Booklist Editors’ Choice American Booksellers Association “Pick of the Lists” Parents’ Choice Honor California Young Readers Medal Emphasis on Reading Award (Alabama)

What the critics said

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“Henkes displays a deep understanding of sibling rivalry and a child’s fragile self-esteem. . . . Lilly is a superb and timely heroine.” —Publishers Weekly”