When an older sibling with a flair for the dramatic shares her kingdom with a baby tyrant, can there be a happily ever after?

 

Once upon a time there was a happy family: A mom, a dad, a gerbil, and the most beautifulest, cleverest, ever so kindest Princess. …

 

On one horrible day, a new ruler is born into a young princess’s family—a ruler she dubs His Royal Highness, King Baby. This small interloper is so smelly. He is so noisy. And all the talk in the Land is about him (“Such a nice burp!” “Oh, what a lovely poo-poo!”), nonstop, ALL THE TIME! Has there ever been such an era of wicked rule? With whimsy and sympathy, Sally Lloyd-Jones tells a satisfying tale of usurped attention—and rapprochement—that every big brother or sister will relate to.

 

'A great book for children with younger 'royal' siblings or those who are about to have one.'—School Library Journal