Llama Llama Misses Mama (Primary Series)

Dewdney, A. (2009). Llama llama misses mama. New York, NY: Penguin Young Readers Group.

Summary: In this book Llama Llama goes to his first day of school. As the book goes through Llama’s morning routine, the story features a catchy rhyme that youngsters will certainly enjoy. Once Llama arrives at school and realizes that Mama Llama will not be staying with him, he begins to withdraw from all activities, feeling very, very alone. In time he begins to realize how much fun school can be, and, of course, that Mama Llama will come to pick him up at the end of the day. This book would be perfect for those students who have the beginning-of-the-year jitters.

Read-Alike: If you enjoyed this book, check out other books in the series, including Llama Llama Red Pajama and Llama Llama Mad at Mama.

Discussion Questions:
1. Explain something you were worried about as you got ready for school today.
2. What was the best part of your day?

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