Recommendations based on Is Your Mama a Llama?by Deborah Guarino

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Make Way for Ducklings

    by Robert McCloskey
    A family of ducks navigates the city of Boston, finding a safe home.

    This classic tale of the famous Mallard ducks of Boston is available for the first time in a full-sized paperback edition. Awarded the Caldecott Medal in 1942, Make Way for Ducklings has been ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Very Hungry Caterpillar

    by Eric Carle
    A caterpillar's journey of growth and transformation to becoming a butterfly.

    THE all-time classic story, from generation to generation, sold somewhere in the world every 30 seconds! Have you shared it with a child or grandchild in your life? One sunny Sunday, the caterpillar ... (Goodreads)

  3. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

    by Laura Joffe Numeroff
    A humorous story of a young boy's attempt to satisfy the endless requests of a mouse.

    A boy gives a cookie to a mouse. The mouse asks for a glass of milk. He then requests a straw (to drink the milk), a mirror (to avoid a milk mustache), nail scissors (to trim his hair in the mirror), ... (Wikipedia)

  4. Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb

    by Al Perkins
    A playful exploration of body parts and movement, encouraging children to use their imagination.

    Illus. in full color. A madcap band of dancing, prancing monkeys explain hands, fingers, and thumbs to beginning readers. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Jamberry

    by Bruce Degen
    A whimsical journey of imagination and exploration through a magical berry patch.

    This bestselling classic features a berry-loving boy and an endearing rhyme-spouting bear. The fun wordplay and bright paintings with lots of details for young readers to explore make Jamberry a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

    by Doreen Cronin
    A group of cows learn to type, and use it to negotiate better living conditions with their farmer.

    Farmer Brown has a problem. His cows like to type. All day long he hears Click, clack, MOO. Click, clack, MOO. Clickety, clack, MOO. But Farmer Brown's problems REALLY begin when his cows start ... (Goodreads)

  7. Good Night, Gorilla

    by Peggy Rathmann
    A mischievous gorilla steals the zookeeper's keys and lets all the animals out of their cages to follow him home.

    A must-have board book for all babies. Good night, Gorilla.,Good night, Elephant. It's bedtime at the zoo, and all the animals are going to sleep. Or are they? Who's that short, furry guy with the ... (Goodreads)

  8. Pinkalicious

    by Victoria Kann
    A young girl's adventures with a magical pink plant and the importance of balance.

    This sparkling, New York Times, bestselling picture book from Victoria and Elizabeth Kann celebrates all things pink while showing readers that being yourself is the best of all. This 10th ... (Goodreads)

  9. Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?

    by Dr. Seuss
    An imaginative picture book filled with hilarious sounds and lively illustrations.

    The story follows a man named Mr. Brown, who can make a wide variety of sounds, imitating the sounds of animals and inanimate objects. The narrator recites a list of items and animals that Mr. Brown ... (Wikipedia)

  10. But Not the Hippopotamus

    by Sandra Boynton
    Funny animal antics and hijinks in a silly rhyming story.

    A shy hippo makes a big impact in this Sandra Boynton classic. Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn versions of her multi-million ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

    by Judi Barrett
    A whimsical story of a town where food literally falls from the sky.

    A grandfather reads a bedtime story, chronicling the lives of the citizens of an imaginary town called Chewandswallow, which is characterized by food raining from the sky. The sky provided the ... (Wikipedia)

  12. Time for Bed

    by Mem Fox
    A mother puts her child to bed, saying goodnight to all the animals in the child's room.

    An essential bedtime book for babies and toddlers. Soft, cozy illustrations of sleepy baby animals and their soothing parents are accompanied by rhyme destined to lull wakeful little ones to sleep. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Goodnight Moon

    by Margaret Wise Brown
    A bedtime story of a young bunny saying goodnight to the various objects in its room.

    In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room – to the picture of the three little bears ... (Goodreads)

  14. Love You Forever

    by Robert Munsch
    A boy is comforted and loved by his mother throughout his life, reminding him that her love is unconditional.

    An extraordinarily different story by Robert Munsch is a gentle affirmation of the love a parent feels for their child—forever. "A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Runaway Bunny

    by Margaret Wise Brown
    A young bunny's journey to find freedom, reassured by a loving mother's comforting words.

    A little bunny keeps running away from his mother in an imaginative and imaginary game of verbal hide-and-seek; children will be profoundly comforted by this lovingly steadfast mother who finds her ... (Goodreads)

  16. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

    by Bill Martin Jr.
    A colorful children's book that introduces animals and colors through repetitive phrases and illustrations.

    A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck–all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Lorax

    by Dr. Seuss
    A story of environmental stewardship and warning of the consequences of greed.

    A young unnamed boy living in a polluted area visits a strange isolated man called the Once-ler on the Street of the Lifted Lorax. The boy pays the Once-ler fifteen cents, a nail, and the shell of a ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Pout-Pout Fish

    by Deborah Diesen
    A fish on a mission to turn his pout into a smile.

    Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading "dreary wearies" isn't really his destiny. "Deep in the water,Mr. Fish swims about,With his fish face stuck,in a ... (Goodreads)

  19. Olivia

    by Ian Falconer
    A young girl's imaginative adventures, exploring the world around her.

    Have fun with Olivia... dressing up, singing songs, building sand castles, napping (maybe), dancing, painting on walls and - whew! - going to sleep at last. ... (Goodreads)

  20. Blue Hat, Green Hat

    by Sandra Boynton
    An entertaining story about the misadventures of a confused turkey.

    Three earnest animals and one misguided turkey learn colors and clothes in this Sandra Boynton classic. Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Mouse Paint

    by Ellen Stoll Walsh
    Three white mice discover jars of paint and mix colors to create new ones. A fun and educational book for young children.

    Perfect for fans of Lois Ehlert and Press Here, this charming board book gently explores the world of color and celebrates the joy of creativity. One day three white mice discover three jars of ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear

    by Don Wood
    A resourceful mouse outwits a hungry bear to save a strawberry.

    First published in 1984, a picture book in which the Little Mouse will do all he can to save his strawberry from the Big, Hungry Bear, even if it means sharing it with the reader. The Little Mouse ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Harold and the Purple Crayon

    by Crockett Johnson
    A young boy's imaginative journey of creativity and exploration.

    The protagonist, Harold, is a curious four-year-old , boy who, with his purple crayon , has the power to create a world of his own simply by drawing it. Harold wants to go for a walk in the ... (Wikipedia)

  24. A Light in the Attic

    by Shel Silverstein
    A whimsical collection of poems, stories and drawings exploring life, love and the power of imagination.

    Last night while I lay thinking here, Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear, And pranced and partied all night long, And sang their same old Whatif song:, Whatif I flunk that test?,Whatif green hair ... (Goodreads)

  25. From Head to Toe

    by Eric Carle
    A journey of exploration through animals and their unique movements.

    From Eric Carle, the, New York Times, bestselling creator of beloved books including, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and, The Grouchy Ladybug,, comes, From Head to Toe, a colorful and energetic book ... (Goodreads)

  26. Oh, the Places You'll Go!

    by Dr. Seuss
    A whimsical and inspiring journey through life's ups and downs, encouraging readers to persevere and follow their dreams.

    The story begins with the narrator, relating the decision of the unnamed protagonist (who represents the reader) to leave town. The protagonist travels through several geometrical and polychromatic ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Corduroy

    by Don Freeman
    A teddy bear's adventures in a department store, searching for a missing button.

    A picture book classic! One of, School Library Journal,’s "Top 100 Picture Books" of all time (2012) One of the National Education Association’s "Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children." Don Freeman's ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. If You Give a Moose a Muffin

    by Laura Joffe Numeroff
    A loveable moose embarks on a series of comical adventures after receiving a muffin.

    If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him feel at home. If you give him a muffin, he'll want some jam to go with it. When he's eaten all your muffins, he'll want ... (Goodreads)

  29. Animalia

    by Graeme Base
    An illustrated children's book that takes readers on an alphabetical journey through the animal kingdom.

    More than three million copies of Animalia have been sold around the world, making Graeme Base’s amazing alliterative alphabet book one of the most beloved titles of the past quarter century. To ... (Goodreads)

  30. Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes

    by Eric Litwin
    A fun-filled journey of discovery with Pete the Cat as he learns about colors.

    Don't miss the first and bestselling book in the beloved Pete the Cat series! Pete the Cat goes walking down the street wearing his brand-new white shoes. Along the way, his shoes change from white ... (Barnes & Noble)