Llama Llama Mad at Mama by Anna Dewdney
borrowed from the library
Llama doesn't want to go shopping with his mama.
Mom's Review: I've heard good things about these books, so I was excited when I saw them in the library. I selected the "mad at mama" one because, well, for one reason or another, the offspring is mad at me: won't let her have another cup of coffee, won't let her wear make up to school, won't let her stand on a ball. Ya know, the usual stuff. Anyhow, I enjoyed the verse, and the perspective of Llama. It amazes me when adults can accurately put see a child's view. Sure, we all remember when we were kids, but this line really got me: "Yucky music, great big feet. Ladies smelling way too sweet. Look at knees and stand in line. Llama Llama starts to whine." Blah! I used to *hate* shopping with my mother. So boring. Good job, Anna Dewdney! The illustrations were cute, but a bit freaky because, to me, Llama and his mama look like human/llama hybrids.
Daughter's Review: It was good because it had a mommy and a baby.
