Written and Illustrated by: Kevin Henkes
This story's recommend audience is 4+. I agree with the "+"! I am 21 (almost 22) years old and I found this book enjoyable. I am assuming that most students would find this book interesting; however, any student with a sibling may find this book reeeaally interesting, funny, and relatable. Julius is the new baby in the family. Lilly is his older sister and she wants nothing to do with Julius. In fact, she thought that,
".....his wet pink nose was slimy. She thought his small black eyes were beady. And she thought his sweet white fur was no so sweet... 'Disgusting', said Lilly."
Lilly does some 'not so nice' things to her newborn baby brother. Fortunately, as the book goes on something happens that changes Lilly's mind about Julius.
I think this would be a great book to read in a K-2 grade classroom. Often times during these grade levels students are experiencing the change of having a new sibling. This book may be a good way to open up the topic of new siblings with your students. During the discussion students may chose to express feelings that they have experienced. This can help build classroom community!
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