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Summary: When my son was born, we recited parts of this book to him..
Review: ...in the NICU. "But his parents loved him. They kissed his wet pink nose, they admired his small black eyes, and they stroked his sweet white fur." Our four-year-old nephew wanted us to name the baby Julius (and we have tee-shirts personalized with Julius, though his name is Jake). We love this book SOOOOO much, and we give it often as a gift. It's a pleasure to read over and over again. "Kiss! Admire! Stroke!"
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Summary: A book kids relate to...!!!
Review: A charming book with captivating illustrations, exploring the resentment all new siblings feel, turning it around to create to a "surprise" ending where Lilly's loyal side finally shines through. All kids Lilly's age worry a little when they feel "bad-kid" emotions; this book offers reassurance that it'll probably turn out okay in the end. Kevin Henkes is fast becoming one of our favourite children's authors / illustrators!!!
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Summary: Sweet Baby Julius
Review: DO NOT be scared of the previous reviewers silly fears about "bad words" in this book. You don't have to be a genius to see that this is a positive book, with an extremely positive message about babies. Plus, it is Kevin Henkes, and he writes books that kids love, I know, I'm a teacher and if you want your kids to love books, buy them books like this. It's great, and the illustrations are adorable.
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Summary: Sweet Baby Julius
Review: DO NOT be scared of the previous reviewers silly fears about "bad words" in this book. You don't have to be a genius to see that this is a positive book, with an extremely positive message about babies. Plus, it is Kevin Henkes, and he writes books that kids love, I know, I'm a teacher and if you want your kids to love books, buy them books like this. It's great, and the illustrations are adorable.
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Summary: Great book
Review: I love all the Kevin Henkes books, but this one is my favorite. My son (2) loves the book and the pictures. I like the premise that Lily has about not being thrilled to have a little brother but finds herself surprisingly protective of him in the end. Very similar to my own experience. I especially love all the little comments inserted into the pictures, we can't get through a reading without mentioning those as well.
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Summary: If you want children to love literature read them this book!
Review: Kevin Henkes has written some wonderful books but Juilus steals my passion for reading. Everytime I read this story and act out Lilly's intolerable personality towards her baby brother Julius my students go wild. They especially love the part when Lilly is bending over the crib telling Julius the wrong order of the ABC's and 123's. I plan on buying all of Kevin Henkes books. I already have Chester's Way, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Shelia Rae the Brave, Chrysanthemum, A Weekend With Wendell, and Jessica. He is a great author and his books exhibit his talent.
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Summary: Hilarious, charming and a little educational thrown in
Review: Lilly makes our night, she consistantly make our four year old crack-up (and us). If you like to read to your kids, these books are great fun. It leaves you wanting more. Also try chesters way.
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Summary: Julius, the Baby of the World
Review: Lilly, an active mouse, stars in Julius, the Baby of the World, by Kevin Henkes. It stars Lilly who loves Julius. But when he is born she hates him. She hates how her parents kiss his wet pink nose and how they stroke his soft white fur and admire his small black eyes. Lilly has to share her room. They want Julius to grow up big and strong like Lilly. But when her parents aren't looking, Lilly has her own ideas. Lilly's parents are doubtful about leaving them together alone. Lilly scares him and ignores him. Lilly spends more time in the uncooperative chair. Lilly hates him, but her parents love him. She warns her friends about him and other people. My opinion is if you like a nice humored book with good pictures, this is your book. I love the way the colors work together. So go...get Julius, the Baby of the World.
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Summary: Can't get enough of Lily!
Review: Lily's Mom is pregnant, and she can't wait for the new baby. Things take a dramatic turn for the worse, though, when baby Julius actually arrives. Lily stops singing to the baby, takes back "presents" she "gave" him before he came, and tries to manipulate his future thinking capabilities by reciting numbers and the alphabet out of order. She also spends more than her share of time in the "uncooperative chair". Once her Cousin Garland voices her digust at baby Julius, however, Lily becomes the fiercely protective older sister and learns to love her new baby brother in the process. This book is my 3 year old daughter's new favorite, since she has a 2 year old brother and another brother arriving in approx. 3 months. A great gift for any older siblings-to-be, especially girls. Kevin Henkes always seems to have a book that deals with one childhood trauma or another, and we just can't get enough of them!
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Summary: Can't get enough of Lily!
Review: Lily's Mom is pregnant, and she can't wait for the new baby. Things take a dramatic turn for the worse, though, when baby Julius actually arrives. Lily stops singing to the baby, takes back "presents" she "gave" him before he came, and tries to manipulate his future thinking capabilities by reciting numbers and the alphabet out of order. She also spends more than her share of time in the "uncooperative chair". Once her Cousin Garland voices her digust at baby Julius, however, Lily becomes the fiercely protective older sister and learns to love her new baby brother in the process. This book is my 3 year old daughter's new favorite, since she has a 2 year old brother and another brother arriving in approx. 3 months. A great gift for any older siblings-to-be, especially girls. Kevin Henkes always seems to have a book that deals with one childhood trauma or another, and we just can't get enough of them!
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