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Summary: Lloyd the baby llama asks different animals if their Mama is a llama. He asks duck, cow, and seal. They give him hints of what their mom looks like. The hints help him see that their mom is not his mom. In the end he does find his mama llama. This is a rhyming picture book for toddlers through kindergartners.
Type of Reading: bedtime story, family reading, anytime reading, read aloud book, learning to read
Recommended Age: read together: 1 to 4; read yourself: 5 to 7
Interest Level: 1 to 6
Reading Level: 0.7
Age of Child: Read with a 5-year-old girl.
Little Kid Reaction: My daughter liked that the llama talked to all the different animals. She said they were cute, and she liked how each animal described what their mother looked like. She especially liked when he found his mother.
Big Kid Reaction: I was surprised she liked it but was glad when she smiled and was happy when he finally finds his mother. I enjoyed that the llama asking the questions helped my daughter learn about other animals without realizing it.
Pros: This is an easy, fun book to share. It is an entertaining way to teach kids about animals.
Cons: None.
Borrow or Buy: Buy. This is a fun book to share, and libraries should definitely have this book.
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Notes: This book is also available in Spanish and as a board book edition. The author donated a signed copy of this book to the Reading Tub during Book Expo America 2009.
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