Books by Anna Dewdney

Book SynopsisLlama Llama is determined to find the perfect gift for Mama in this Christmas installment of the beloved Llama Llama series!Christmas is approaching fast and Llama Llama wants to get the perfect gift for Mama! He checks every store, but everything he thinks of just isn't right! Will he ever find the perfect gift for Mama? Or will he realize he had the answer all along?The beloved Llama Llama, originally created by Anna Dewdney, is back for a holiday installment, sure to be a perennial Christmas classic that readers will go to for story times again and again!

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Book SynopsisBeloved storyteller Anna Dewdney shows young children sweet ways to express their love on Valentine's Day and all year round in Llama Llama I Love You!With short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and toddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length stories. And their small size and durable pages are perfect for little hands.In Llama Llama I Love You, little llama shows his friends and family how much he loves them with heart-shaped cards and lots of hugs. What could be sweeter than Llama Llama on Valentine's Day?

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Book SynopsisLlama Llama loves his mama in this new die-cut shaped board book with orginal art by Anna Dewdney. Perfect for little hearts and hands!Llama Llamaspecial day.Mama Lovein every way.From morning to night, Llama Llama loves spending time with his mama. They make breakfast together, do the shopping together, and read together. And there are always plenty of hugs and kisses and cuddles throughout the day! This die-cut board book features eight full-color spreads and a simple rhyming text that is perfect for the youngest of Llama Llama fans and their loved ones!

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Book SynopsisBaby Llama turns bedtime into an all-out llama drama in this rhyming read-aloud favorite! Llama Llama?s tale of nighttime drama has charmed readers for over a decade and makes an ideal story for bedtime reading. With this board book edition, Anna Dewdney?s infectious rhyming text and expressive artwork are availabe to the youngest readers. 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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Book SynopsisStrange 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 Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back?Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be!Activities for Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna DewdneyWatch a Video

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Book SynopsisLlama Llama likes to sing. Gilroy laughs at everything.Llama sings out just the same.Gilroy says a not-nice name. Teacher has some things to say:calling names is not OK. Llama Llama is learning lots of new things at school and making many friends. But when Gilroy Goat starts teasing him and some of their classmates, Llama Llama isn't sure what to do. And then he remembers what his teacher told him—walk away and tell someone. It works! But then Llama Llama feels badly. Can he and Gilroy try to be friends again? Taking on a difficult but important part of children's lives, Anna Dewdney gives readers a way to experience and discuss bullying in a safe and comforting way. 

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Book SynopsisGet cooking with Llama Llama in this scratch-and-sniff board book! Llama Llama and his Mama are in the kitchen whipping up some delicious treats! Join in the fun by reading along with this super-sweet story and scratching and sniffing the fun scents on each spread, like pickles and ice cream sundaes!

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Book SynopsisStart a brand-new day the Llama way with this new board book by Anna Dewdney. A good day starts with breakfast and brushing, kissing and hugging.

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Book SynopsisThese four favorite board books from beloved and bestselling author Anna Dewdney together in one collectable set!Wake up, hop, and zoom through the day with Llama Llama until it’s time to snuggle up and say nighty-night! Anna Dewdney’s bestselling board books are available in an adorable 4-book boxed set. With simple rhyming text and durable pages that take little ones through morning, playtime, and bedtime, these board books are just right for reading aloud again and again! Included in this set: Llama Llama Wakey-Wake Llama Llama Nighty-Night Llama Llama Hoppity-Hop Llama Llama Zippity-Zoom

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Book SynopsisLlama, Llama red pajamawaiting, 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.Watch a Video

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Book SynopsisWith short and simple rhyming text, the Llama Llama board books introduce Llama Llama to babies and

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Book SynopsisLlama has a sharing drama! Build a tower. Make a moat. Nelly's dolly sails a boat. What can Llama Llama add? Maybe sharing's not so bad. Llama Llama has new neighbors! Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date, but Llama's not so sure it's time to share all his toys. Maybe just his blocks? It could be fun to make a castle with Nelly . . . But wait--Nelly has Llama's little Fuzzy Llama! The fun turns to tears when Fuzzy Llama is ripped in two, 'all because of Nelly Gnu!' Mama comes to the rescue and fixes Fuzzy, but she makes it clear: 'I'll put Fuzzy on the stairs, until you're sure that you can share.' Fun to read aloud and helpful to children and parents alike, Llama Llama Time to Share is for any child who needs a little encouragement in sharing.

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Book SynopsisLlama, Llama red pajamawaiting, waiting for his mama.Mama isn''t coming yet.Baby Llama starts to fret.Anna Dewdney''s classic tale of nighttime drama has been charming readers for over a decade. Now everyone''s favorite Llama Llama who wants his Mama is available in a lap board book format. These infectious rhymes and oversized board book pages are perfect for bedtime reading anywhere, anytime!

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Book SynopsisHave fun playing hide and seek with Llama Llama in this sturdy board book featuring flaps and a mirror!Llama Llama can't find his Fuzzy Llama anywhere. Where could he be? Near the blocks? Behind the door? Beneath the bed? Children will love following along and lifting the flaps as LLama looks for his beloved Fuzzy. This book includes flaps on every spread and a mirror at the end in a story that kids will want to read over and over again!

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Book SynopsisIt’s an exciting day for Llama Llama; he’s going to visit Gram and Grandpa Llama and spend the night! His first night away from home….and from Mama. But he makes sure to pack everything he needs. And there are so many fun things to do with Gram and Grandpa. It’s not until he gets ready for bed that he realizes that he’s forgotten something important. Fuzzy Llama! Fortunately, Grandpa Llama has a wonderful solution and soon Llama Llama is having sweet dreams.

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Book SynopsisFrom bestselling and beloved storyteller Anna Dewdney comes a convenient two-in-one board book that is perfect for bedtime and the first book to read in the morning! Get ready for bed and wake up with Llama Llama!Wake up with Llama Llama and get going on your busy day. When it''s all over, say nighty-night and sweet dreams.This two-in-one board book introduces little ones to bedtime rituals from tooth brushing to book sharing. Then turn over the book for breakfast and a brand-new day!With over 30 million copies in print, Anna Dewdney''s New York Times bestselling Llama Llama books have provided hours of comfort with catchy rhymes, effortless rhythm, and adorable artwork. The perfect book for toddlers!

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Book SynopsisAnna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama concept board book about numbers and counting told through tidying up!It's time to tidy up! Join Llama Llama as he helps his mama clean and count the mess he made. From 10 books to pick up, all the way to 1 Mama Llama to love all day, this new Llama Llama numbers concept board book is written in rhyme and illustrated by JT Morrow and is about the fun of tidying up while counting down to one Mama Llama!

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Book SynopsisAnna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama board book that takes you from A to Z. A is for alphabetB is for books we read Join Llama Llama as he makes his way from A to Z in this colorful ABC  board book illustrated in the classic Anna Dewdney style. From crayons to ice cream to kisses, Llama Llama introduces you to all of his favorite things!  

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Book SynopsisWhat's the best part of bedtime? Stories with Mama! Before cuddling, Llama Llama must splish and splash in the tub, then put his red pajamas on.Dewdney's catchy rhymes, effortless rhythm, and adorable artwork can now be enjoyed by even younger audiences. Toddlers will love this perfect read-aloud.

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Book SynopsisAnna Dewdney's Bestselling Llama Llama series continues with Llama learning to read!Llama Llama learns at school. Counting, writing, reading, rules. Friends and school -- there's nothing better. Llama learning all the letters!Anna Dewdney's beloved Llama Llama is growing up and learning to read! Throughout the school day, the teacher helps Llama Llama and the other children practice their letters, shows word cards, reads stories, and brings them to the library where they can all choose a favorite book. By the end of the day, Llama Llama is recognizing words and can't wait to show Mama Llama that he's becoming a reader!

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Book SynopsisMama Llama teaches Llama Llama a humorous lesson in cleaning up in Anna Dewdney's bestselling Llama Llama series.Time to pick up all your toys!Why is Mama making noise?Mama says it's cleaning day.Llama only wants to play.Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama is growing up, but he still loves to play with all his toys! When Mama Llama says it's time to clean up, Llama responds like any child more interested in playing than cleaning . . . by ignoring her! But Mama has an imaginative response of her own. What if she never cleaned? What would happen then? Well, Llama Llama is going to find out! Here is a truly funny take on a childhood chore that all children will relate to and laugh at! And it is sure to be helpful to get kids cleaning up!

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Book SynopsisYucky music, great big feet.Ladies smelling way too sweet.Look at knees and stand in line.Llama Llama starts to whine.  Does any child like to go shopping? Not Llama Llama! But Mama can’t leave Llama at home, so off they go to Shop-O-Rama. Lots of aisles. Long lines. Mama is too busy to notice that Llama Llama is getting m-a-d! And before he knows it, he’s having a full-out tantrum! Mama quickly calms him down, but she also realizes that they need to make shopping more fun for both of them. Parents and children are sure to recognize themselves in this fun-to-read follow-up to the popular Llama Llama Red Pajama.Watch a Video

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Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart!Here come the BIG RIGS rolling down the street. Thumpa-thumpabumpa-bumpaBEEP! BEEP! BEEP!There's Loader and Dump Truck, Backhoe and Crane. They're ready to transform a vacant lot into a neighborhood park. And who wants to help most of all?Little Excavator! But are there any jobs for someone so small?Anna Dewdney's signature rhyming text and inviting illustrations make this a perfect read aloud for for fans of things that go!Trade ReviewRaves for Little Excavator:* "Pitch perfect...[Dewdney] has constructed a solid winner for one of her final books, with an appealing main character, vibrant illustrations with varying perspectives, and an action-packed, rhyming text with sound effects just begging to be read aloud with dramatic effect. An A+ for Little E and his creator."--Kirkus, starred review

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Book SynopsisLook out, world - Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney’s best-selling picture books, is now the star of his own Netflix original series. Our episode-based 8x8 tells the story of one of the most memorable (and sometimes scary!) milestones - learning to swim! Your little llamas will love relating to their favourite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.

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Book SynopsisDrawing.  Reading.Building.Painting. These are things Nelly loves to do…but they’re always better with Daddy Gnu! With fun-to-read rhyme, a little silliness, and a lot of warmth, Anna Dewdney—the creator of the beloved llama llama books—tells the story of a daughter and her daddy and their wonderful day together.Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR NELLY GNU AND DADDY TOO:"[A] Father’s Day-ready vehicle to showcase an involved and attentive parent." —Publishers Weekly"...an engaging story illustrated with a rainbow of vibrant hues that preschoolers will love." —Kirkus "Move over, Mama Llama, it’s Daddy Gnu’s turn to shine!" —School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE LLAMA LLAMA SERIES:"Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters." —PW starred review of Llama Llama Time to Share “A real charmer that will leave preschoolers giggling and parents appreciating the familiar scenario.” —Booklist on Llama Llama Red Pajama“Dewdney's tale is bound to become a comical classic.” —Kirkus on Llama Llama Red Pajama“An involving read-aloud, one that will leave kids and parents hoping Llama has many more adventures ahead.” —PW on Llama Llama Mad at Mama“The expressive animal faces and attention to detail make it a charming addition.” —PW on Llama Llama Misses Mama"A worthy addition to the Llama collection, just right for readers’ own sick days."—Kirkus on Llama Llama Home with Mama

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the holidays with Llama Llama and his Mama Llama!Join Llama Llama while he trick or treats, gives thanks, decorates cookies, and writes valentines through each holiday season! For the first time ever, Anna Dewdney''s bestselling holiday board books are available in one adorable boxed set. Simple rhyming text and durable pages will have Llama''s littlest fans asking for these holiday classics to be read aloud again and again!Included in this set:Llama Llama Trick or TreatLlama Llama Jingle BellsLlama Llama I Love YouLlama Llama Easter Egg

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Book SynopsisOur brand-new sticker book is perfect for fans of Anna Dewdney’s bestselling Llama Llama series! The book, about Llama having a birthday bash with all his friends, features simple text and four pages of colorful stickers to add to each of the scenes, and of course stars Llama and his Mama!

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Book SynopsisIt's Llama Llama's birthday in this 8x8 based on an episode of the animated Netflix series.Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. In this episode-based 8x8, Llama Llama is worried that his friends have forgotten about his birthday, but he's in for a big surprise when they throw him a party! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.

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Book SynopsisIt’s springtime in this 8x8 based on an episode of the animated LLama LLama Netflix series.

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Book SynopsisTime to hop on a plane and go on vacation in this 8x8 based on an episode of the animated Llama Llama Netflix series.Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney''s best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. In this episode-based 8x8, Llama Llama is preparing to go on his first vacation and plane ride with Mama Llama and Gram to Sandy Island! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.

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Book SynopsisThe bestselling creators of Llama Llama and Skippyjon Jones bring warmth and humor to a story with a comforting message we could all use when times are tough: everything will be OK.Nothing is going right for little bunny today. His sandwich has jelly instead of cheese. He's lost his kite. Ow! And he's stubbed his toe! But while some days can feel more sad than happy, there's always a bright spot on the horizon. Anna Dewdney and Judy Schachner perfectly blend rhyme, humor, and comfort to show readers the way out of a tough spot--no matter if it's big or small.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate Father's Day with Llama Llama and Nelly Gnu in this paperback picture book based on an episode of the animated Llama Llama Netflix series.Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series, now airing on Netflix. In this episode-based paperback picture book, Llama Llama helps Nelly Gnu make the perfect Father's Day gift for Daddy Gnu! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.

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