Parents, teachers and nannies of preschoolers everywhere know just how much the little ones LOVE Llama Llama, the adorable creation of talented author/illustrator Anna Dewdney. He’s oh-so-funny in that Winnie-the-Pooh/Amelia Bedelia/Junie B kind of way–kids can identify with the age appropriate lessons and experiences of the characte
r, and feel slightly superior while enjoying Llama’s antics along the way to a lesson well learned.
What makes Llama special, in my opinion, is the beautiful textured oil paintings that illustrate the series, as well as the sparse, clever (not cloying!) rhyming text that keeps the pages turning and children as young as 2 engaged. Before the release of Dewdney’s sixth book in the series, Llama Llama Time To Share, we were joking at my house about how many more rhymes for llama could possibly be left. But never fear! Nelly Gnu, the new girl (get it?! OK, so I’m easily amused…) in Llama’s neighborhood, is here to save the day and supply a whole new plethora of rhyming possibilities.
Providing his readers with a timely, gentle reminder on the importance of sharing and hospitality, a wary Llama decides that maybe sharing isn’t so bad after all–until he catches Nelly Gnu playing with his favorite dolly! And she didn’t even ask!! Oh, the llama drama! It’s a LLAMAMERGENCY! But as always, with a little help from Mama, Llama finds his way.
by Mandy
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