When someone leaves a little boy in a basket right outside Asterix's hut, it's two Gauls and a baby in the days of the Roman Empire! Though Asterix and Obelix have more experience in whopping legionnaires than in diapering infants, they do their best. Also new to child care is the sneaky Prefect of Gaul, Crismus Cactus, who's masquerading as a nursemaid. Why are the Romans trying to get the baby? And, what plot is the treacherous Brutus hatching against Caesar? Asterix must find out. Even though the Gaulish will burn down before the truth comes to light, all ends well with Caesar promising to rebuild it.and give a grand banquet on board Cleopatra's galley! 8 1/2 X 11 1/4. all in color