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Is Your Mama a Llama? [Paperback]

Deborah Guarino (Author), Steven Kellogg (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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Lloyd the Llama discovers what kind of animal his mama really is in this delightful guessing game picture book, filled with whimsical riddles and endearing illustrations. Rhyming questions and answers will charm and amuse children. "An enchanting animal guessing game."--School Library Journal. Full-color illustrations.

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The board book version of this popular recitation of animal characteristics is equally as delightful as other editions, with one key improvement: it's inedible. This robust reissue follows lovable Lloyd the llama on his quest to find out what percentage of the baby animal population has llamas for mamas. The rhymes are original and infectious, and the riddles are sure to have children shouting out the answers in anticipation of turning the page.

Youngsters often exhibit an insatiable appetite for adorable baby animals, and Is Your Mama a Llama provides plenty of fodder for fawning. Illustrator Steven Kellogg, however, manages to keep the pictures sweet without being saccharine. And rest assured, no matter how often your little one is compelled to kiss the critters, the sturdy board-book format will stand the test of time (and of course, slobber). (Ages 0 to 4) --This text refers to the Board book edition.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1-- An enchanting animal guessing game for preschoolers. Lloyd, a baby llama, asks each of his friends, "Is your mama a llama?," and all respond in turn with a rhyming description of their mother that is answered on the following page. Young listeners will delight in the playful rhythm of the text, and each riddle is sure to result in a resounding chorus of response. Kellogg's full-color illustrations of animals in their natural surroundings maintain their usual appeal and humor and will carry well to groups, while individual readers will be further rewarded by the subtlety and detail of the backgrounds. --Starr LaTronica, North Berkeley Library, CA
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic (March 1, 1991)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0590447254
  • ISBN-13: 978-0590447256
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,597 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Deborah Guarino, author of the best-selling children's classic, "Is Your Mama a Llama?" (Scholastic, Inc.) is now celebrating her book's 21st year in print. With more than a million copies sold, her playful book's popularity now spans two generations. It's available in five different editions, including a Spanish translation, and has been animated on DVD. It's also been selected by Oprah's Book Club for Kids, included in an episode of the prime-time series "Medium" and endorsed by actress Jennifer Garner, who recently became a literacy advocate on behalf of the Save the Children organization,in PEOPLE Magazine

A free-lance writer, actor and illustrator, Guarino was born and raised in New Jersey and has lived in New York and London. She's also a produced playwright, director, and professional speaker who frequently visits schools, libraries and literacy events across the U.S., giving lively, interactive presentations on writing and the creative process for children and adults alike. A single mother of two, her oldest son, Josh, currently performs stand-up comedy in New York while Dan, a high school sophomore, hopes to pursue a career in art and special effects. Deborah Guarino can be reached via her website at www.deborahguarino.com or through www.Scholastic.com.


 

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Instantly endearing!, April 19, 2001
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"abookbug" (Dublin, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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I was first introduced to this book as part of a college course on literature for children, and instantly fell in love. Rythmic verses of this rhyming text with fill-in-the-blank style pauses at the end of each stanza help early readers learn to read, young children squeal with glee, and everybody within ear shot get the urge to get up and dance! In fact, a reading of this book has been produced on tape, with a wonderful latino-mambo background beat; it's also available in oversized format for reading in a group.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved by all my toddler nieces and nephews and their parents, July 9, 2000
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Auntie Terri (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews
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I've given this book to every one of my nieces and nephews between 1-3 yrs of age and they love it! (Disregard the 4-8 age recommendation) The rhymes are fun to hear, the words are silly and the pictures are cute! They just keep giggling and their parents laugh reading it to them! This is always a winner as a gift (especially for Moms on Mother's Day). I now give it to new Moms-to-be at the baby shower along with my other favorite, Barnyard Dance.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all ages!, February 23, 1999
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Despite the recommendation that this book is for ages 4-8, my toddler absolutely loves it! She will bring it to me and insist on reading it over and over. The rhyming is wonderful, and so are the descriptions of the animals. Of course, the fact that my mother raises llamas makes this book even more dear to my daughters hearts.
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