Llama Llama Time to Share
(Llama Llama)

PreS-K--When the new neighbors stop by for a visit, Mama reminds Llama Llama and Nelly Gnu to share. The two youngsters get along well until Nelly plays with Llama Llama's most cherished toy, and a brief scuffle results in Fuzzy Llama's arm being torn off. Not to worry, the toy and friendship are soon mended, leaving everyone anticipating the next playdate. Dewdney's large paintings are bright, bold, and expressive. This picture book will be a pleasure to share with friends, old and gnu.--Laura Butler, Mount Laurel Library, NJ

The sixth title in the bestselling Llama Llama series has the "Gnu" neighbors coming over for a visit. With Llama Llama's toys fair game for Nelly Gnu, his sharing skills are put to the test: "Oh, disaster! Dolly drama!/ Nelly Gnu has Fuzzy Llama!/ He's not hers! This isn't fair!/ Llama doesn't like to share!" A subsequent tug of war results in a lost arm for Llama's doll, but Mama Llama saves the day as the two playmates learn to collaborate. Once again, Dewdney conveys a highly relatable source of llama drama with warmth and authentically childlike characters. Ages 3-up. Agent: Deborah Warren, East West Literary Agency. (Sept.)