In "Julius, the Baby of the World" by Kevin Henkes, the story revolves around Lilly, a young mouse who is not thrilled about the arrival of her new baby brother, Julius. Initially, she feels jealous and sees him as a disruption to her life. However, as the story unfolds, Lilly begins to embrace her role as a big sister. The narrative captures her evolving feelings, showcasing both her frustrations and moments of joy. Through humorous situations and heartwarming events, Lilly learns to appreciate Julius and the bond of family, transforming her perspective on being a big sister. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Picture Puffin, Viking Kestrel Picture .

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

This book was published in 1995 by Perfection Learning .

A brand new author to the Puffin list, Kevin Henke's novels include The Birthday Room, Sun & Spoon and Words of Stone. Among his acclaimed picture books, many of which are published here in the UK, are the number one bestseller Wemberley Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen and the charming Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives in Madison, Wisconsin.