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Scholastic Bookshelf Books

In order from Is Your Mama a Llama? to Mice and Beans.

The Scholastic Bookshelf series is a set of 6 picture books by Deborah Guarino, published between 1989 and 2001. Written for ages 2–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Is Your Mama a Llama?
Sarah Morton's Day
Yo! Yes?
Red-Eyed Tree Frog
Sometimes I'm Bombaloo
Mice and Beans
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Is Your Mama a Llama?
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$858
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

Is Your Mama a Llama?

By Deborah Guarino, Steve Kellogg (Illustrator)

A baby llama embarks on a whimsical quest to discover what kind of animal everyone's mama is.

32 pages· 349 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Summary: Lloyd, a curious baby llama, embarks on a whimsical journey filled with rhyming riddles to uncover the true identity of everyone's mama. With the help of his friend Lyn, Lloyd navigates a world of enchanting animal guessing games. Will he find the answer he longs for? Join Lloyd on this delightful adventure to discover if his mama is truly a llama. This charming tale invites young readers to explore the wonders of the animal kingdom through playful rhymes and engaging questions, sparking curiosity and laughter along the way.
The complete set

Scholastic Bookshelf Series

6 books · Published 1989–2001

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$858

Is Your Mama a Llama?

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A baby llama embarks on a whimsical quest to discover what kind of animal everyone's mama is.

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$574

Sarah Morton's Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989

A pilgrim girl navigates daily life and a new stepfather.

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$759

Yo! Yes?

Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 1993

Two strangers meet on a street, sparking an unexpected friendship.

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$759

Red-Eyed Tree Frog

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999

A red-eyed tree frog navigates a rainforest, seeking food and evading predators.

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$759

Sometimes I'm Bombaloo

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

A child's anger transforms her, but love helps her find herself again.

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$858

Mice and Beans

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001

A birthday party turns into a mysterious Mexican feast.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Scholastic Bookshelf series?

There are 6 books in the Scholastic Bookshelf series. It began with Is Your Mama a Llama? in 1989, and the newest book, Mice and Beans, was published in 2001.

What ages are the Scholastic Bookshelf books best for?

The series is best for ages 2–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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