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Llama Llama Misses Mama

by Anna Dewdney

A first preschool day, with a reassuring return in view

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  • Bestseller

    New York Times bestseller

AlbakiReads Editorial

A first preschool day, with a reassuring return in view

Llama Llama’s first day of preschool brings new teachers, toys, and classmates—and a difficult moment when Mama leaves for work. The story centers on that early-school transition: Llama Llama must spend part of the day away from Mama, while new classmates help him discover what school has to offer. Short rhyming text and illustrations make the experience accessible to young children, and the sturdy board-book format suits shared reading around a familiar milestone. The reassurance that Mama will come back is part of the story, alongside its attention to meeting people and settling into a new place.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children preparing for or beginning preschool
  • Families looking for a story about separation and reassurance
  • Adults seeking a short, rhyming book for shared reading

Themes

Starting preschoolSeparation and reunionMaking new connectionsSchool routines

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Book overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Join Llama Llama as he attends his first day of preschool in this charmingly illustrated picture book, perfect for introducing little ones to a big milestone.

Strange new teacher.
Strange new toys.
Lots of kids and lots of noise!

What would Llama like to do?
Llama Llama feels so new . . .

It's Llama Llama's first day of preschool, and Mama Llama helps to make sure he is ready. Together they meet the teachers, see other children, and look at all the books and games. But then it's time for Mama Llama to leave for work, and suddenly, Llama Llama isn't as excited for the rest of his school day. Will Mama Llama come back?

Of course she will! But in the meantime, Llama Llama's new classmates show him just how much fun school can be!

Complete with short, simple rhyming text and charming illustrations, this delightful picture book introduces young readers to the school day with confidence, kindness, and excitement.
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