The Littlest Llama

The littlest llama can't find anyone to play with him so he sets off on an adventure, only to be scared back home by the ball of some playing children. The text is serviceable, but a little long for the toddler crowd; this would probably be best for older preschool children/ kindergarteners and on up. Jenny Cooper illustrates with a color palette that represents the high plains/desert setting and her little llama looks as sweet as can be. Cooper also uses some South American motifs for borders and she has included a seek and find game of other South American animals in the illustrations. A list of animals to look for as well as a brief glossary are included on the CIP page. A lovely book that works well for older storytimes or could show more work as a curricular connection for units on South American animals.

Used for llama themed family storytime July 14th, 2009. show less

About how a llama wanted to play and no one had the time too, so he wandered off because he felt rejected and wanted to see if there was anyone anywhere. He eventually goes back home. There are animals along the journey that the book shows good illustrations for, and a glossary in the back.