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Llama Llama — by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama Series in Order: 50 books

  • Llama Llama Red Pajama

    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 Llam...

  • Llama Llama Mad at Mama

    Yucky 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 aisl...

  • Llama Llama Misses Mama

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Join Llama Llama as he attends his first day of preschool in this charmingly illustrated book, perfect for introducing little ones to a big milestone.Strange new teacher.Strange new toys.Lots of kids and lots of noise!Wh...

  • Llama Llama Holiday Drama

    Llama Llama holidays. Jingle music. Lights ablaze. How long till that special date? Llama Llama has to wait. If there's one thing Llama Llama doesn't like, it's waiting. He and Mama Llama rush around, shopping for presents, baking cookies, deco...

  • Llama Llama Home with Mama

    Llama Llama, morning light. Feeling yucky, just not right. Down to breakfast. Tiny sneeze. Sniffle, snuffle. Tissues, please! Ah-choo! Uh-oh, Llama Llama's nose is feeling tickly, his throat is feeling scratchy, and his head is feeling stuffy...

  • Llama Llama Nighty-Night

    What'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 a...

  • Llama Llama Wakey-Wake

    Start a brand-new day the Llama way with the first of two new board books by Anna Dewdney. A good day starts with breakfast and brushing, kissing and hugging. ...

  • Llama Llama Hoppity-Hop!

    Llama Llama TOUCH! Llama Llama TAP! Llama Llama Red Pajama CLAP, CLAP, CLAP! Can you move like Llama Llama? Watch Llama hop, stretch, touch, and tap in this third board book by Anna Dewdney. Then you can do it, too!...

  • Llama Llama Zippity-Zoom!

    Llama Llama ZIP Llama Llama ZOOM Llama Llama Red Pajama VROOM, 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 supr...



  • Llama Llama Time to Share

    Llama 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 su...

  • Llama Llama Birthday Party!

    Our 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, ...

  • Llama Llama and the Bully Goat

    Llama 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 man...

  • Llama Llama's Little Library

    Wake up, hop, and zoom through the day with Llama Llama until it's time to snuggle up and say nighty-night! For the first time, Anna Dewdney's bestselling board books are available in an adorable boxed set. With simple rhyming text and durable pages ...

  • Llama Llama Trick or Treat

    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 ...

  • Llama Llama Jingle Bells

    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 ...

  • 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...

  • Llama Llama Easter Egg

    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 E...

  • Llama Llama Sand and Sun

    Fun in the sun with Llama Llama! Read along with Llama Llama as he splashes in the waves and plays in the sand in this brand-new touch-and-feel board book! ...

  • Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa

    It'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...



  • Llama Llama Yum Yum Yum!

    Get 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 sce...

  • Llama Llama Gives Thanks

    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'...

  • Llama Llama and Friends

    Anna Dewdney's best-selling picture book series is now a Netflix original animated series! This charming title introduces readers and viewers to Llama, his Mama, and all of their friends who appear on the show. ...

  • Llama Llama and the Lucky Pajamas

    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. This episode-based 8x8 tells the story of Llama's incredibly lu...

  • Llama Llama Loses a Tooth

    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. This episode-based Penguin Young Reader tells the story of Llam...

  • Llama Llama Loves to Read

    Anna 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 Dewdn...

  • Llama Llama Learns to Swim

    Llama Llama learns to swim in this sweet 8x8 based on an episode from the Netflix animated television 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 o...

  • Llama Llama Loves Camping

    An 8x8 based on an episode of Llama Llama's animated Netflix series all about one of the most fun activities for little llamas (and kids): camping! Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's bes...

  • Llama Llama, Be My Valentine

    A Penguin Young Reader based on an episode of Llama Llama's animated Netflix television series, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day! Look out, world -- Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's best-selling...

  • Llama Llama Happy Birthday!

    It'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 ...



  • Llama Llama Dance Recital Fun

    A Level 2 Reader based on an episode of Llama Llama's animated Netflix television series, perfect for little ones dealing with stage fright! Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's be...

  • Llama Llama Mess Mess Mess

    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 t...

  • Llama Llama Secret Santa Surprise

    Llama 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 Dew...

  • Llama Llama Hide & Seek

    Have 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 fo...

  • Llama Llama Very Busy Springtime

    It's springtime 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 ...

  • Llama Lama Family Vacation

    Time 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, i...

  • Llama Llama Loose Tooth Drama

    Llama Llama loses his loose tooth in this new hardcover adventure, part of Anna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series!Llama Llama's tooth is wiggling! Is it time for his first tooth to come out? He's excited, but anxious. Who is this tooth fair...

  • Llama Llama Talent Show

    A Level 2 Reader based on an episode of Llama Llama's animated Netflix television series, perfect for little ones developing their own talent--for reading!Look out, world--Llama Llama is a TV star! The beloved character, made famous by Anna Dewdney's...

  • Llama Llama Loves His Mama

    Llama 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. ...

  • Llama Llama Meets the Babysitter

    A Netflix Original seriesWith over 30 million copies in print, Anna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling Llama Llama books have provided hours of comfort and fun-to-read-aloud rhyme. "I have something new to talk about . . . tonight I will be go...



  • Llama Llama and the Camping Trip

    A 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 ...

  • Llama Llama Doctor Visit

    A 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 th...

  • Llama Llama Seasons of Fun!

    Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall! Join Llama and all his friends as they discover all the seasons in this push-and-pull board book! Push and pull the interactive slides to discover new pieces of the story!Llama Llama's in a brand-new format in this p...

  • Llama Llama Numbers

    Anna 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...

  • Llama Llama Colors

    Anna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama concept board book about understanding colors through food!Llama Llama wants to paint but all he has is his lunch! Join the fun as he gets creative with his meal and ma...

  • Llama Llama Let's Clean Up the Pond!

    A 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 pictureboo...

  • Llama Llama Time to Play

    Morning, noon, afternoon, and night! Join Llama and all his friends as they discover all the times of day in this push-and-pull board book! Push and pull the interactive slides to discover new pieces of the story!Llama Llama's in a brand-new format i...

  • Llama Llama ABC

    Anna 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  boa...

  • Llama Llama Back to School

    A Netflix Original seriesFrom bestselling author and storyteller Anna Dewdney comes a back-to-school story featuring the beloved Llama Llama!Summer days are getting shorter and it's almost time for the first day of school for Llama! But Llama Llama i...

  • Llama Llama Hooray for Friends!

    A 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 ...



  • Llama Llama Shapes

    Anna 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, triangl...

Series Premise

At the center of every book is Baby Llama (later called Llama Llama as he grows), a small, expressive llama who lives with his calm, loving Mama Llama in a cozy home. Each story takes a common, relatable childhood experience or emotion and follows Llama through it: feeling scared at bedtime, getting frustrated when sharing, feeling shy on the first day of school, being excited/nervous about a new sibling, or dealing with big feelings when something doesn’t go his way. The pattern is consistent and comforting: - Llama encounters a situation that triggers a strong emotion (anxiety, anger, excitement, sadness, jealousy). - He reacts in age-appropriate ways—tantrums, clinginess, hiding, whining, or bubbling over with enthusiasm. - Mama Llama (or another trusted adult) responds with patience, empathy, and gentle guidance. - Llama learns a small but meaningful lesson: Mama always comes back, sharing feels good, it’s okay to feel big feelings, or new things get easier with time. - The book ends on a warm, reassuring note—usually with cuddles, a song, or a sense of safety and love. The premise is deliberately simple and repetitive, mirroring the way very young children experience and process the world. The books normalize big emotions, show healthy adult responses, and reinforce security and attachment.



Llama Llama Series Characters

Baby Llama / Llama Llama — The central character, a small, expressive llama with big round eyes, a red-and-yellow blanket, and an enormous range of toddler emotions. He is curious, loving, sometimes naughty, and always deeply attached to Mama. He grows slightly across the series (from baby to preschooler), but remains forever a young child.
- Mama Llama — The calm, patient, loving mother—tall, gentle, and endlessly reassuring. She is firm when needed but always kind, modeling healthy emotional responses and unconditional love.
- Supporting characters (recurring in many books):
- Nelly Gnu — Llama Llama’s best friend, a little goat who shares adventures and playdates.
- Daddy Llama — Appears in some books as a warm, playful father figure.
- Gramma and Granpa Llama — Loving grandparents who offer extra comfort and wisdom.
- Various other animal friends — classmates, neighbors, cousins—who populate school, playdates, and community events.

Setting of the Llama Llama Series

The primary setting is a cozy, timeless home in a small, unnamed town—likely inspired by rural or small-town America. The house is warm and lived-in: a child’s bedroom with stuffed animals and night-light, a kitchen where Mama makes breakfast, a living room with books and toys, a porch swing, and a backyard with grass and a swing set. The aesthetic is soft and nostalgic—pastel colors, gentle lines, wooden furniture, quilts, and the kind of home that feels safe and permanent.

Occasional stories expand slightly:
- Preschool or kindergarten classroom
- Doctor’s office
- Farm or petting zoo
- Holiday settings (Christmas, Easter, Halloween)
- A new baby’s nursery
- A beach or park

The world is deliberately small and safe—no real danger, no scary strangers, no lasting sadness. The focus stays on the house, the family, and the immediate community. The era is contemporary but timeless—there are modern elements (cars, telephones, preschool), but no heavy technology (no tablets or smartphones in most books), giving the series a classic, enduring feel.

Tone & Themes of the Llama Llama Series

The tone is tender, reassuring, empathetic, and gently humorous—perfectly pitched for toddlers and preschoolers and their caregivers. Dewdney’s writing is rhythmic, rhyming, and soothing, with a natural read-aloud cadence that begs to be chanted or sung. The illustrations are soft, expressive, and full of warmth—Llama’s big eyes convey every emotion (panic, joy, sadness, mischief) with heartbreaking clarity, while Mama’s calm presence is a visual anchor of safety. The humor is gentle and relatable—Llama’s dramatic overreactions (hiding under the bed, flinging toys, dramatic sighs) mirror real toddler behavior and make both kids and parents laugh in recognition. There is never mockery or shame; every feeling is valid, and every resolution is kind. The books are deeply comforting: separation anxiety ends with reunion, tantrums end with understanding, new experiences end with mastery. The tone is optimistic and emotionally honest—acknowledging that feelings can be big and hard, but also showing that they pass, adults can be trusted, and love is constant.

Anna Dewdney’s Llama Llama series is a joyful, timeless favorite that delivers over 25 hilarious, easy-to-read picture books perfect for beginning readers and read-aloud audiences. Through the unbreakable friendship of Llama Llama and his calm, loving Mama, the stories offer simple, laugh-out-loud adventures filled with toddler-sized emotions, gentle mishaps, and reassuring resolutions. With bright, expressive illustrations, rhythmic rhymes, and a safe, positive tone, the books build reading confidence while sparking giggles and emotional understanding. Llama Llama’s big eyes, small size, and big heart make him unforgettable, and his everyday adventures with Mama remind children that even the biggest feelings are okay, and that love and patience can make everything better. A delightful, enduring series that continues to charm new generations with its warmth, humor, and celebration of the small, everyday moments that matter most.



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