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Note: I won a Kindle copy of this book through Goodreads' First Reads program.
 
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fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |

Andi works with her aunt on a llama farm. She is tired of doing chores and cleaning up after them. She sees three llamas who seem to be doing their own thing away from the others and decides that she wants to play with them. Lulu the Llama warns her that these are drama llamas and Andi should steer clear of them.

What Andi discovers is the three llamas are trapped in the triangle of drama. There is Bully Bart, Victim Viv, and Fixer Fred. Andi finds that each of these llamas are so locked into the choices they have made that none of them want to change enough to stop. With Lulu's help, Andi realizes that she doesn't have to get caught up in their drama. She can make her own choices to change the way she thinks and behaves.

As social stories go this has a lot to offer. Often children find themselves locked into one of these stereotypical roles and they don't feel empowered enough to help themselves. This interactive story offers good advice for getting out of drama situations. Also, it gives insight into how everyone can show drama traits at some point and being responsible for one's own choices can help them avoid the drama trap.



This story will be useful at home or in class. It is geared towards children ages 6-9, however, there is much that both younger and older children can glean from it. The book includes useful discussion questions as well as fun facts about llamas. The illustrations are fun and colorful. Each llama is a distinct character and is visually exciting. Kids will also enjoy looking for the bee hidden on pages throughout the book.


I received this book as part of Goodreads Giveaway
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Ireadwhatuwrite | Jun 23, 2022 |
I'm always wary about books with a mission to give 'life messages' to kids, but this one won me over.

Koa is a boy, who will be the leader of his tribe one day, and it's his job to see what's written on the great whale's tail. After all, it's a message which hold the key to an important strength and power. Wally, the whale, is more than happy to help but since the last word on his tail is smudged, agrees to assist Koa in figuring out what that last word is.

This tail...or rather, tale...made me smile. Firstly, there's the wonderful ease of adding diverse characters by having Koa as the future leader of a tribe. Second, these are characters to love. Koa is really determined to be the best leader he can be and hits the task with determination and enthusiasm. The Wally is horribly wise, a little playful, and carries the love and care of a favorite grandfather... (and interestingly enough, this book mentions a grandfather in the 'thanks' at the end). So, the entire thing already radiates goodness and wholesomeness.

While there is a very distinct purpose and message in these pages, the story does not let itself become a slave to that. Koa is on a journey, and his discoveries or thoughts are entertaining the entire way through. Young listeners will connect with him and love some of his guesses.

The end of the book holds more treasures. There are a few questions to open up a discussion about the meaning of true happiness, but there's also an entire section about 'little known' facts over whales. Also...and I wish this was pointed out at the beginning of the story...there's a bee hidden in every illustration. So, to say that this one is a book, which grabs kids' interest is an understatement. And the message is one extremely important and necessary, especially today.

I received a complimentary copy and truly enjoyed Koa and Wally's adventure.
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tdrecker | 1 outra resenha | Jan 9, 2021 |
Llamas fans will love the different personalities and llama drama packed into these pages...and even find a bit of wisdom along the way.

Andi has been helping feed and take care of the llamas for many years and is a little sick and tired of cleaning up after them and all of the other worked involved. When she decides to have some fun and play with them, she discovers three llamas off to the side. But they aren't having fun; they're arguing. Soon, she's introduced to the 'drama llamas', a certain sort of llamas, which engage in drama all over the world. Although she wants to help them bring an end to their drama, she might find herself stuck up in their never ending triangle herself.

I'm usually skeptical about self-help books or ones which are on a mission to teach a lesson. This book, however, manages to balance the realm of fun and messages splendidly. Readers/listeners will like Andi from the first page and completely understand her frustration. Taking care of animals isn't always fun. As she ventures across the drama llamas, the humor rolls in and is sure to have listeners nodding but also smiling and giggling, too. These llamas pack tons of personality, quirks and are definitely anything but boring.

The illustrations are very well done. Each llama's personality radiates from the page and even displays extra visual traits to make things fun. The emotions are portrayed clear on the expressions. Also, the illustrations clearly show the triangle between the three llamas (it never disappears), and this subtly reinforces the main message.

As to the main message...it's more than clear. The idea of how to avoid drama is very distinctly and bluntly restated at the end of the story. On the last page, there is also a list of several things a person can do to avoid the 'drama llama triangle'. So, it doesn't end only in this lane, though, the author also throws in a list of llama facts.

In other words, this is a lovely book for llama fans and a wonderful way to bring across the message about avoiding drama and how, maybe, to even assist others when they find themselves caught in the triangle.

I received a complimentary ARC
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tdrecker | Dec 19, 2020 |

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