Lilly is a long-tailed white mouse character who behaves like an indulged, reckless young human. Before Julius was born, Lilly was the best big sister in the world. Her crown, cape and red cowboy boots convey her self-proclaimed superiority in a world she thinks now revolves around what is a disgusting baby. Readers of CHESTER'S WAY (Greenwillow, 1988) will recognize Lilly even in her Groucho glasses; they'll know she will think of ways to handle the challenge. And she does - usually going to the edge with a very naughty, original flair which typically lands her in the "uncooperative chair". Remarkable pacing earmarks a text well integrated with art created by a combination of watercolors and black pen. (Ages 5-8)

The riotously funny Lilly, last seen in Chester's Way (Greenwillow), thinks her new baby brother, Julius, is disgusting -- if he was a number, he would be zero. But when Cousin Garland dares to criticize Julius, Lilly bullies her into loudly admiring Julius as the baby of the world.Lilly knows her baby brother is nothing but dreadful -- until she claims him for her own. "Henkes displays a deep understanding of sibling rivalry and a child's fragile self-esteem....Lilly is a superb and timely heroine." -- Publishers Weekly. "