FICTION

Llama Llama, Time to Share

by Anna DEWDNEY
illus. by author. 40p. Viking. Sept. 2012. RTE $17.99. ISBN 978-0-670-01233-6.
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PreS-K—When the new neighbors stop by for a visit, Mama reminds Llama Llama and Nelly Gnu to share. The two youngsters get along well until Nelly plays with Llama Llama's most cherished toy, and a brief scuffle results in Fuzzy Llama's arm being torn off. Not to worry, the toy and friendship are soon mended, leaving everyone anticipating the next playdate. Dewdney's large paintings are bright, bold, and expressive. This picture book will be a pleasure to share with friends, old and gnu.—Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ
In Llama Llama's latest vehicle, his challenge is sharing his toys while hosting a play date ("Nelly starts to build a town. / Llama Llama starts to frown..."). As expected, there's a skillfully done teachable moment here, and Dewdney is expert at showing--through her staccato rhymes and well-observed illustrations--the way that a child navigates his or her emotions.
Reviewed by Lora Van Marel , Aug 01, 2012

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