Books by Anna Dewdney

Portrait of Anna Dewdney

Anna Dewdney was a beloved American author and illustrator best known for her heart-warming picture books that capture the everyday emotions of childhood. Her gentle storytelling and expressive artwork made her instantly recognisable, particularly through the hugely popular Llama Llama series, which has become a staple in homes and classrooms alike.

With a background in teaching and a deep understanding of how children see the world, Dewdney's books celebrate empathy, reassurance and the comforting rhythms of family life. Her legacy continues to inspire young readers and parents, reminding them of the power of kindness and connection through simple yet beautifully told tales.

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  • Llama Llama Loses a Tooth

    Random House USA Inc Llama Llama Loses a Tooth

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLlama Llama joins the Step into Reading line with a story about Llama''s first missing tooth! Based on the hit Netflix television series. Oh no! Llama Llama has lost his first tooth. I mean, he really lost it! He can''t leave it under his pillow because he doesn''t know where it went. All of Llama Llama''s friend join in the hunt for the missing tooth! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney''s best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series.  Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • Llama Llama Be My Valentine

    Random House Children's Books Llama Llama Be My Valentine

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisLlama Llama joins the Step into Reading line with a Valentine's Day story celebrated in the classroom! Based on the hit Netflix television series.Families will relate to the last minute scramble to create special valentines for classmates in this Llama Llama Step 2 reader. Gilroy Goat is stumped about what to create. But in the end, he comes up with an idea that is all his own! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture books, is the star of his own original series.  Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

    7 in stock

    £6.31

  • Llama Llama Colores

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Colores

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Llama Llama Numeros

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Numeros

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Llama Llama ABC

    Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama ABC

    1 in stock

    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!  

    1 in stock

    £8.36

  • Llama Llama Shapes

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Shapes

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAnna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama concept board book about shapes and all the places to find them!Llama Llama spends the day at the farmers market surrounded by shapes. From rectangles, squares, triangles, circles, and stars, children will enjoy this look-and-find format as they search for each shape. This book is told through colorful spreads illustrated by JT Morrow that will have new Llama Llama fans turning the page to find close-up art of all the shapes.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Llama Llama Feelings

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Feelings

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £6.99

  • Llama Llama Opposites

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Opposites

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling Llama Llama series comes a new concept board book about opposites!    Llama Llama is ready to learn about opposites. Big and small, awake and asleep, open and closed, they''re all fun to learn with Llama Llama and Mama!    A perfect gift for young readers, this concept book can be enjoyed by Llama Llama fans young and old.

    10 in stock

    £6.99

  • Love from Llama Llama

    Penguin Putnam Inc Love from Llama Llama

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDiscover the different kinds of love with Llama Llama!Llama Llama talks about all the reasons why love is great and how that special someone makes every day a little brighter. A must-have for fans of the New York Times bestselling series Llama Llama!

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Llama Llama el ayudante de las fiestas

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama el ayudante de las fiestas

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £6.51

  • Llama Llama ABC Spanish Edition

    Penguin USA Llama Llama ABC Spanish Edition

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIncluida en la selección de grandes éxitos de The New York Times, la serie narrativa de Anna Dewdney continúa con un nuevo libro ilustrado de Llama Llama que nos lleva de la A a la Z.A es por el alfabeto.B es por los libros que leemos. Comenzando por la A y terminando por la Z, vamos a leer con Llama Llama en este colorido abecedario ilustrado al estilo literario clásico de Anna Dewdney. Desde crayones y helados e incluso besos, Llama Llama nos presenta sus cosas favoritas. 

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Llama Llama Hooray for New Friends

    Random House USA Inc Llama Llama Hooray for New Friends

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisA Little Golden Book based on the Llama Llama animated series on Netflix!The beloved character Llama Llama stars in this new Little Golden Book based on his own original series, now airing on Netflix. Inspired by the bestselling picturebooks created by Anna Dewdney, this inclusive story features Llama learning how to welcome a new neighbor to his town. Llama Llama and his friends learn about disability, how to work through jealousy, and the joy of making new pals.

    1 in stock

    £6.30

  • Little Excavator

    Penguin USA Little Excavator

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom New York Timesbestselling 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 Loaderand Dump Truck,Backhoe and Crane.They''re ready to transforma 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!

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Pequeña Excavadora Little Excavator Spanish

    Penguin USA Pequeña Excavadora Little Excavator Spanish

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Llama Llama extraña a Mamá Llama Llama Misses

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too

    Penguin Putnam Inc Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too

    Out of stock

    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.

    Out of stock

    £16.19

  • Llama Llama Home with Mama

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Home with Mama

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisTrade Review"Dewdney's artwork is the ideal foil to her rhyming verses--her characters' bleary, sick expressions alone are sure to elicit giggles and knowing smiles." — Kirkus Reviews, July 15, 2011"Llama is sick with a sore throat, and children who have to take 'yucky' medicine will relate to how he feels ... The story has wonderful rhyming phrases and large, colorful illustrations full of priceless facial expressions and body language." — School Library Journal, August 2011

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Llama Llama NightyNight

    Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama NightyNight

    1 in stock

    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.

    1 in stock

    £7.62

  • Llama Llama ZippityZoom

    Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama ZippityZoom

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisLlama Llama ZIP!Llama Llama ZOOM!Llama Llama Red PajamaVROOM, VROOM, VROOM!On the playground, Llama goes fast! Llama zips by on his scooter and swishes down the slide--whoosh! Younger audiences will love doing as Llama does in this supremely adorable fourth board book.

    4 in stock

    £6.99

  • Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa

    Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £16.14

  • Llama Llama Loves to Read

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Loves to Read

    1 in stock

    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!

    1 in stock

    £13.29

  • Nobunnys Perfect

    Penguin USA Nobunnys Perfect

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • la llama llama rojo pijama

    Penguin USA la llama llama rojo pijama

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Llama Llama Mess Mess Mess

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Mess Mess Mess

    2 in stock

    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!

    2 in stock

    £14.24

  • Llama Llama Misses Mama

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Misses Mama

    10 in stock

    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

    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • Llama Llama Mad at Mama

    Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama Mad at Mama

    7 in stock

    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

    7 in stock

    £16.14

  • Llama Llama Gives Thanks

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Gives Thanks

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisFrom beloved storyteller Anna Dewdney comes the perfect way to give thanks: a Llama Llama Thanksgiving board book!   In Llama Llama Gives Thanks, it''s Thanksgiving time for Llama Llama and his family! That means yummy foods and autumn leaves and being thankful for everything from pumpkin pies to blue skies. Thanksgiving may only come once year, but in Llama''s family, giving thanks is always here!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.Llama Llama Gives Thanks was one of Anna’s final projects before she passed on in 2016. Her love of language, playful sensibility, and ability to entertain and comfort young children are evident in all of her books.

    2 in stock

    £7.59

  • Llama Llama Loves His Teacher

    Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama Loves His Teacher

    1 in stock

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    1 in stock

    £8.99

  • Little Excavator

    Penguin Young Readers Group Little Excavator

    1 in stock

    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

    1 in stock

    £16.14

  • Llama Llama and Friends

    Random House USA Inc Llama Llama and Friends

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £12.34

  • Llama Llama and the Lucky Pajamas

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama and the Lucky Pajamas

    10 in stock

    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. This episode-based 8x8 tells the story of Llama’s incredibly lucky pajamas!

    10 in stock

    £6.36

  • Llama Llama Loves Camping

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Loves Camping

    10 in stock

    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. In this episode-based 8x8, Llama Llama goes camping for the very first time and learns a valuable lesson: what seems scary can actually be super-duper FUN! Your little llamas will love relating to their favourite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.

    10 in stock

    £6.26

  • Llama Llama Learns to Swim

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Learns to Swim

    1 in stock

    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.

    1 in stock

    £6.26

  • Animalicious: A Quirky ABC Book

    Penguin Putnam Inc Animalicious: A Quirky ABC Book

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisFrom A is for Anonymouse and I is for Incredibull, to K is for Kangarude and R is for Rocktopus, this ABC book will have readers laughing out loud as they learn the alphabet with animals they may never have seen—or even heard of—before.

    Out of stock

    £11.99

  • Llama Llama Secret Santa Surprise

    Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Secret Santa Surprise

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisLlama Llama and his friends play Secret Santa at school in this sweet 8x8 based on an episode from the Netflix animated television series. Includes stickers!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. Our episode-based 8x8 tells the story of a fun holiday activity: playing Secret Santa at school! Your little llamas will love relating to their favorite picture book character as he faces new and challenging situations.

    10 in stock

    £5.99

  • Llama Llama Holiday Drama

    Penguin USA Llama Llama Holiday Drama

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.24

  • rotfuchs Lama Lama Wann kommt Mama

    2 in stock

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    2 in stock

    £11.40

  • Llama Llama disfruta acampar / Llama Llama Loves

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Llama Llama disfruta acampar / Llama Llama Loves

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £7.55

  • Llama Llama y sus amigos / Llama Llama and

    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Llama Llama y sus amigos / Llama Llama and

    Out of stock

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    Out of stock

    £7.55

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