Llama Llama Mad at Mama

Dewdney, A. (2007). Llama Llama mad at Mama. New York: Viking Juvenile.

Recommended Age: 3+

Format: Hardcover

Little Llama is outside playing when Mama Llama tells that they must go shopping. Little Llama wants to stay and play and does not want to shop. Little Llama slowly gets more and more frustrated and angry until he throws a big mess-making fit. His Mama tells him that she does not like to shop anymore than he does, but she likes to spend time with him. So they decide to finish the shopping as a team. They work together to clean up his mess, and finish shopping. Then they get to go out to the car, and head home to play some more. This book follows the same format as other Llama Llama books, many phrases start with Llama Llama and children will pick up on it fast. Many children and parents alike can relate to the hassle that going shopping is. The illustrations are detailed, and you can see Little Llama getting more and more annoyed by the minute. This would make a great story for a toddler story time.

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