Llama Llama Red Pajama

by Anna Dewdney, Anna Dewdney (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Does it rhyme? Yes. Does it have llamas? Also yes. It's the bedtime book your little reader needs, full of charming illustrations (of llamas and more) and addictive verses that will stick with you for some time. And there are so many more llama llamas in the series!

Llama, Llama red pajama

waiting, waiting for his mama.

Mama isn't coming yet.

Baby Llama starts to fret.

In this infectious rhyming read-aloud, Baby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama! Tucked into bed by his mama, Baby Llama immediately starts worrying when she goes downstairs, and his soft whimpers turn to hollers when she doesn't come right back. But just in time, Mama returns to set things right. Children will relate to Baby Llama's need for comfort, as much as parents will appreciate Mama Llama's reassuring message.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780670059836
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	05/05/2005
Series:	Llama Llama Series
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	20,018
Product dimensions:	10.50(w) x 10.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD420L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Anna Dewdney is the author-illustrator of Llama Llama Red Pajama and the New York Times bestsellers Llama Llama Misses Mama and Llama Llama Mad at Mama. She lives in a very old house in Central Vermont and is the mama of two away-at-school daughters and two stay-at-home dogs.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Praise for Llama Llama Red Pajama:

“A real charmer that will leave preschoolers giggling and parents appreciating the familiar scenario.” —Booklist
 
“Dewdney’s tale is bound to become a comical classic.” —Kirkus Reviews

Editorial Reviews

PreS-K-With its sweet rendering of the trials of bedtime and separation anxiety, this book's familiar theme will be a hit with youngsters. Baby Llama, all tucked in and kissed after his bedtime story, watches his mama leave the room with a worried expression on his face. When he calls her and she does not come back immediately, he succumbs to a fit of wailing and weeping, finally bringing his panic-stricken mother at a full gallop. After her reassurance that "Mama Llama's always near, even if she's not right here," Baby Llama settles and drifts off to sleep. This story has a simple rhyme scheme, using natural language that children will enjoy. The large, boldly colored pictures have a grand and sweeping quality, extending out to the edges of the pages. Baby Llama's facial expressions capture his fear and alarm wonderfully. The contrast between light and dark enhances the drama in the story. This effective read-aloud will be a popular choice for storyhour and one-on-one sharing.-Corrina Austin, Locke's Public School, St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

School Library Journal

Praise for Llama Llama Red Pajama:

“A real charmer that will leave preschoolers giggling and parents appreciating the familiar scenario.” —Booklist

“Dewdney’s tale is bound to become a comical classic.” —Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher