Llama Llama Misses Mama
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2009 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Llama Llama Misses Mama

By Anna Dewdney

Part of the Llama Llama series

A young llama's first day of school is filled with anxiety and separation from his mother.

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40 pages· 352 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Llama Llama faces his first day of preschool with a mix of excitement and nerves. As he explores new toys and meets other children, the real challenge begins when Mama leaves. Will he find comfort and fun in this new environment, or will his longing for Mama overshadow the day? Discover how Llama Llama learns to embrace the adventure of school with the help of his new friends, and see if he can overcome his fears and enjoy the day.

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Strange 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!

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
352
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD240L
Themes & topics
Books about making friendsBooks about momsBooks about starting schoolBooks about schoolBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
129410
Publication
Published
January 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670061983

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