Julius, the Baby of the World
By Kevin Henkes · Read by Rosario Dawson
- Illustrated by
- Kevin Henkes
- Published by
- Greenwillow Books
- Official grade range
- 1st–3rd
- Official run time
- 12:00
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What you can teach with this story
Lilly resents the attention given to her new baby brother until someone outside the family criticizes him and her protective feelings become clear.
Why it fits
Students can track mixed feelings and a believable character change while discussing how families adjust to something new.
Teaching focus
Use dialogue and actions to explain how a character’s feelings change.
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“What might this story help us understand about family?”
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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.