The Alpactory

Written and illustrated by Ruth Chan

Alpacas help kids prepare for new experiences, but do they really need all that stuff?

3.6 Goodreads · 176 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Marley and Ralph face the daunting task of preparing for new adventures. With the Alpactory's help, they pack excessively for school and sleepovers. But do they truly need all those items? As the alpacas assist, Marley and Ralph discover they might have been ready all along. This humorous tale reassures young readers about facing the unknown with confidence and laughter.

From the publisher

Welcome to the Alpactory! These wacky alpacas are here to help young readers get ready for any new experience ahead in this funny and inspiring picture book.New experiences can be scary. It never seems like you’ll be 100% ready. Should Marley pack 2 pencils or 25 for the first day of school? How many pairs of underwear does Ralph need for a sleepover? Have no fear, the Alpactory is here to help! These alpacas will pack and pack and pack, until…WAIT! Nobody needs that much stuff! Maybe Marley and Ralph have been ready all along…This fresh, contemporary take on Oh, the Places You’ll Go! will have readers laughing along and feeling prepared for anything.

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