Llama Llama I Love You

Llama Llama

by Anna Dewdney

Beloved storyteller Anna Dewdney shows young children sweet ways to express their love on Valentine's Day and all year round in  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 Love You , little llama shows his friends and family how much he loves them with heart-shaped cards and lots of hugs. What could be sweeter than Llama Llama on Valentine's Day?

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Holiday, Love, Animals, Family, Fiction

14 pages, Board Book

First published December 26, 2014

About the author

Anna Dewdney was an award-winning children's-book author, illustrator, teacher, mother, and enthusiastic proponent of literacy and reading aloud to children. She was the author of the bestselling Llama Llama Red Pajama series of picturebooks, among many others. She lived with her partner Reed Duncan in Vermont where she worked, gardened, and spent time with her daughters and dogs.

Reviews

[Justin Hullman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Flying through baby books. Prepping for my daughter. This book rocked. #dadmode

[Mir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Llama Llama Valentine's Day Edition

Dewdney really has a knack for rhythm and for expressing quite a lot with few and simple words. This was especially evident coming directly after the incomprehensible-to-babies My First Prayer Book. (Not that I'm advocating adapting the language of the Bible, but surely there must be some sentences in there that don't feature long or obscure words.)

[La Coccinelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

These board books may be short, but they're super cute. The rhymes are great, and the pictures are adorable. There really isn't any need for this book to be longer, as it still manages to show what Valentine's Day is all about in just a few pages.

Older kids will probably want more, but this is a great Valentine's Day book for younger children and toddlers.

Quotable moment:

[Christina/ The Blog for Teachers, Readers, & Life! · Rating 5 out of 5]

Llama Llama I love you By: Anna Dewdney Ages: 2-4 Grades: Preschool
Board Book
Llama Llama I love you by Anna Dewdney is an adorable Valentine’s board book to add to your Valentine’s Day collection. This book is a short and sweet book about making and giving Valentine’s Day cards and other Valentine’s Day gifts.

Please see my full post "6 Best Valentine’s Day Books for Children Ages 1-10 & Exciting Activities" at https://www.teacher-librarian-forlife...

[Jenna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like the Llama Llama series. Unfortunately, the way it's written, I start reading it faster and faster. Luckily, I wasn't the one who read it, today!

Llama Llama madatmama, LlamaLlamaredpajama! It's a blur.

[Sylvie · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED it!

[Sherry Scheline · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful read. I love llamas 🦙

[Austin Wright · Rating 3 out of 5]

Llama Llama I Love You deals with Valentine's Day. This is a simple 30-second red.

[Regina L · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very quick read, condensed story-line board book, but it is sweet and fun. Llama is giving his loved ones heart-shaped cards and lots of hugs. Mama Llama loves her Little Llama and Llama Llama loves his Mama (Say that 10 times fast!), even more on Valentine’s Day! Read more at www.diapers-and-daydreams.com

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can you get a gift without smiling and feeling loved? I don't think I can. Llama Llama knows the importance of making people feel loved by giving gifts.

**Talking Points - Who do you love? What gifts do you think they would like to get? What gives do you have to give? What gifts would you like to get?

[A Allen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Judging by the cover, I did not realize this was a Valentine's Day book. It seemed extra short and wasn't very specific. It only talks about giving (or getting) candy, cards, and flowers. But why do we make cards for all our friends on Valentine's Day? I wish this book had a stronger message about telling people we love them in different ways, not just by giving them gifts.

[Holly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Llama Llama, but my toddler said "That's all?". So she's getting too big for these! Such sadness.

[Sofia Cuevas]

Adorable rhyming book about giving Valentines on Valentine’s Day. 💖 .

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

See my full review here: https://www.yabookscentral.com/kidsfi...

LLAMA LLAMA I LOVE YOU is a sweet and charming Valentine's Day story featuring the beloved character of Llama Llama. Llama Llama and his mama are celebrating Valentine's day, complete with chocolates, flowers, and the fun of making and giving out Valentine's cards. Told in the typical rhyming pattern and with lovely, colorful illustrations, this is sure to delight toddlers and preschoolers.

What I loved: This is a really sweet and simple story about Valentine's day featuring Llama Llama and his mama. The story begins with Llama making valentines at school with friends before handing them out and spending time with his mama, who has a special chocolate heart for him. The story ends with sweet snuggles. Although simple, it captures all the joy and love of a Valentine's well spent. Fans of Llama Llama will appreciate this cute and simple story, and the brief text on each page will make this work well for toddlers and preschoolers.

As a board book, it is also great for little fingers to turn pages independently, and illustrations capture the story perfectly. With lots of colors, details, and characters that children may recognize from other books, there is much to look at on each page spread. The font is also large, clear, and easy to read on each page. Along with the rhyming and rhythmic phrasing of the book, this is a fun one to read aloud, as it rolls off the tongue so smoothly.

Final verdict: A delightful Valentine's day story featuring a beloved character, LLAMA LLAMA I LOVE YOU is a sweet board book that toddlers and preschoolers will love!

Please note that I received a review copy. All opinions are my own.

[Happy LittleReaders · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s Valentine’s Day, and Llama and his mom are doing the classic Valentine’s Day activities. Llama makes paper hearts at school for all of his friends. He makes more to send to others. He makes a special fancy glitter heart for Mama, and gets a heart-shaped box of chocolates in return. They then receive flowers. It’s a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

Reason for Recommendation: This book is part of the classic Llama Llama series. With gorgeous illustrations and rhyming text, this simple book is perfect for any young reader.

[Joann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love everything llama llama so it was a given that this one would be part of the library. This was a sweet story and a great intro to our valentine making activity. I will use this again and again. Anna Dewdney I love you and I am so sorry that you are not here to keep writing these beautiful stories.

[Erica Robyn Metcalf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney was one of our favorite books this February! The storyline is short, sweet, and absolutely adorable. It flows beautifully for reading out loud, making it perfect for back-to-back readings. My 16-month-old LOVED seeing his favorite character, Llama Llama, and all his friends! It was such a delightful treat to read for Valentine’s Day!

[Adriana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Fun and rhyme-y story to read to your little valentine. Learn about making cards and giving gifts as tokens of love.

Highlights: Colorful illustrations.

Lowlights: No overall story.

[Day Man · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think we read this 20 times today. Apparently, my reading is like a soothing background music and this child signs "more, more," should ever I stop.

The book is ok - a little Valentine story without much more to it.

[Valerie Doherty · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the many Llama Llama books. Love is in the air for Valentine's Day. Picked it up and read it.

[Ame · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay, I didn't realize it was a V-Day book when I picked it up, but it's still sweet.

[Brittany · Rating 3 out of 5]

Llama llama makes valentine's.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute Valentine's Day read for kindergarten.

[Vicki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet story with the beloved Llama as the star.

[Karol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice Valentine's Day rhyme with bright illustrations.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, I love the Llama Llama books!

[Heather Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Asher H.K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Llama llama I love his book! But Mom did say to skip the glitter card for her, I wonder why...

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute!

[Aneesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not sure I need this book.