Llama Llama Red Pajama

Dewdney, A. (2005). Llama Llama red pajama. New York: Viking.

 

Recommended age: 3+

Format: Hardcover

Baby llama is put to bed by Mama Llama. After she leaves, he starts to miss her and calls for a drink of water. However, Mama Llama is busy doing the dishes and answering the phone and tells Baby Llama she'll be up soon. But Baby Llama starts to cry and throw a fit. His Mama comes running and tucks him in again and tells him not to worry she will always be nearby. The cadence of this book is very child friendly many lines begin with "Llama Llama red pajama". Many children relate to wanting their parents at bedtime and parents can read this book to them to reassure them that they should not be scared. The illustrations show Baby Llama's anxiety and the colors are interesting to look at. 

Author's Website: http://www.annadewdney.com/Annas_website/Home.html