{"product_id":"julius-the-baby-of-the-world-9780688143886","title":"Julius, the Baby of the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe baby of the world is anything but that to his big sister--until Cousin Garland dares to criticize him. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. \"Julius is the baby of the world,\" they chime as they kiss him and admire him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Lilly is Julius's older sister, and she knows differently. \"I am the queen,\" says Lilly. \"And I hate Julius.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis funny picture book classic from the beloved Kevin Henkes explores sibling rivalry and children's sometimes fragile self-esteem in a real and approachable way. Share this book at home or at circle time--with or without siblings, kids ages 3-7 will relate to the emotions and enjoy the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors--one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e--and Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eSun Flower Lion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eParade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601341387026,"sku":"9780688143886","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ac11bf95-db1a-42ed-a9f4-10fc25925fa9.jpg?v=1732226027","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/julius-the-baby-of-the-world-9780688143886","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}