The Littlest Llama

By Buxton, Jane Heath & Cooper, Jenny

Publishers Summary:
The littlest llama has a problem—one that every child will understand. He’s eager to wrestle, jump, and chase all day, but there’s no friend nearby who wants to play. “…the grown-up llamas had work to do. They had food to find and cud to chew...There was no one to play with the littlest llama.No one had time, not even his mama.”So the dejected little guy sets off without a goodbye in search of a playful pal. Soon he’s crossing the ridges and bridges of the high altiplano where he lives. But is he going too far? And who will he find? The charming Andean-themed art features soft and gentle hues, as well as beautiful page borders that look like traditional weavings. Plus, they turn llama’s journey into a fun game, as kids try to locate the rattlesnake, chinchilla, cougar, and other animals in the images. A preoccupied llama may not notice them—but children will find the varied and unusual creatures irresistible.The satisfying ending will delight everyone, and every child will relate to llama’s desire for a playmate and joy at a new sibling.

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ISBN
978-1-40275-277-3
Publisher
Sterling


REVIEWS

School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2008

K-Gr 2 The littlest llama just wants to play, but none of the grown-ups has the time, not even his mama, and his sisters aren't interested. Couplets of rhyming verse tell his story and also outline the behavior of the species: bathing in the dust, neck-wrestling, spitting when irritated. As the little llama becomes dejected and frustrated with his family, he wanders away from home, looking for the frie...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2008

A young llama tries to find a playmate, but everyone is too busy. Instead, he has an adventure on his own, to...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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