It’s kind of whimsical…just as I imagine llamas to be. I love how it offers the story in both English and Spanish, with lovely illustrations to portray the visual life in the Andes. This is perfect for bilingual kids learning Spanish and/or English it’s a fresh look at the old classic Mary Had a Little Lamb. Maria had a little Llama / Maria tenia una llamita (English/Spanish), by Angela Dominguez It is a really easy to read book to introduce some South American culture to the kids. All five stories in this book come from Mexico and South America. Okay, so this doesn’t exactly fit the topic of ‘books about llamas’ but it does have the sweetest tale, “The Llama Herder and the Daughter of the Sun”. Tales of Latin America: Retold Timeless Classics, retold by Peg Hall, illustrations by Margaret Sanfilippo with Paula Reece as Editor Bonus points for the soft sense of community and encouragement, as part of the cultural nature of Peru. This time, it is a llama who warns the people and animals to seek shelter on Huillcacato to avoid the rising sea, Mamacocha. I absolutely love comparative folklore and mythology, so I couldn’t resist this Peruvian rendition of the ‘Great Flood’ story (every culture has one). Llamas and South American Culture The Llama’s Secret by Argentina Palacios and illustrated by Charles Reasoner Llama United: The Team with an Impossible Dream written by Scott Allen and illustrated by Sarah Horneįor young football fans, with just enough crazy magic to make it fun! We have 11 llamas who accidentally eat the ashes of one of the greatest footballers of all time and *OMG* they suddenly become one of the most talented football teams of the century!! It’s a whole heap of absolutely ridiculous fun but that’s what makes it so entertaining for kids. It’s a junior novel filled with full-colour stills from the episode…and I have never wanted a llama AND a sheep so bad. When the Farmer brings home three llamas, Shaun’s mischief is only encouraged by the new additions. Drama lama series#AShaun the Sheep: The Farmer’s Llamas by Martin Howard and Aardman Animations Ltdīased on the hit TV series (and a favourite with my kids), this book is a direct retelling of the episode by the same name. Perfect for kids around grade 3, it is easy to empathise with the family life and be drawn into the developing bond between people and their pets. A Llama in the Family by Johanna HurwitzĬonfession time: who wants a pet llama in the family? Here is the perfect book for seeing exactly how a llama could fit in to the family. It is at its most enjoyable when you read it in short bursts of poetic illumination. Most of the poems are about animals and nature, with a few serious poems peppered amongst the predominantly humourous. There are 100 poems in total, covering many different topics and concepts. This is a delightful anthology of poems and a fantastic way to introduce kids to poetry. The Llama Who Had No Pajama by Mary Ann Hoberman, illustrated by Betty Fraser Maybe I should have put this book under the Learning with Llamas subheading…It has definitely inspired some great learning through Minecraft. My 12-year-old is planning his own holiday to Ecuador next year (with his dad) and he is now building a Minecraft world filled with llamas. Drama lama update#Our household goes through Minecraft phases, usually aligned with a new update or book. This is a great book for exploring how we look at our personal items, and how we compare to others looking at the same thing. It may not be quite so obvious to a llama in the field is it food or friend or something completely different?. Probably not such a bad thing, IF you knew what a couch was. Imagine if someone dropped a couch in your backyard. Preschool kids love this book for its silliness and simple illustrations. I’m yet to master her requests but at least we have some inspiration. It has now become the go-to book for her to read while I try to brush her hair in the morning. Have you ever stopped to think about llamas with bad hair days? After reading this book with my five-year-old, I don’t feel so bad. When Your Llama Needs a Haircut written by Susanna Leonard Hill and illustrated by Daniel Wiseman
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