JULIUS, THE BABY OF THE WORLD

by Kevin Henkes ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 24, 1990

Before Julius was born, Lilly was the best big sister in the world,"" but of course ""after Julius was born, it was a different story""--the usual tale of sibling displacement, anger, jealousy, and eventual acceptance. A familiar topic, but Henkes' delicately humorous narration--with its deft use of repetition reflecting Lilly's growing exasperation with the attention and special treatment Julius gets--makes this an unusually effective presentation. The expressively drawn characters--mice with very human clothing and domestic arrangements--are amusing and appealing.

Pub Date: Sept. 24, 1990

ISBN: 0688143881

Page Count: 32

Publisher: Greenwillow

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 1990

Categories: CHILDREN'S