IS YOUR MAMA A LLAMA?
BY DEBORAH GUARINO
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
TIPS FOR THE READER
In this kit, you will nd a wonderful children’s book and practical resources you can
use to help a child develop important lifelong skills. Use these tips to engage the child
in talking about the story, further developing vocabulary, comprehension and a love
of reading. Finally, use the provided materials and Activity Instructions to extend and
practice new skills.
IS YOUR MAMA A LLAMA? BY DEBORAH GUARINO
With humorous rhymes, six lovable animals help Lloyd the llama discover what kind
of animal his mama is.
Themes covered: science, identity, animals, families
Skills developed: rhyming, guessing, counting, completing sentences, letter sound
recognition, ne motor skills, recall
Verbal Prompts
Before reading…
i Show the front cover of the book. Ask the children what they see in the tree.
i Point to the llama and ask what it is. Ask: Have you ever seen a llama?
i Ask: What is the title of the book? Point to the title. If they can’t say it, you say the rst
part (“Is your mama a….”) and let them nish by saying llama.
While reading…
i Encourage them to guess each time before turning the page to reveal another animal.
i Ask the children to name the animals they see on each page.
i What do you think this animal eats?
i How do the dierent animals carry their babies? What about the kangaroo?
The opossum?
i Who carried you when you were a baby? Did they carry you on their back?
In a pouch? In their arms?
Aer reading, ask…
i Who can tell me which animal hangs upside down to sleep?
i Who remembers which animal grazes on grass and says, “moo?”
i Which animal has flippers and eats sh all day?
i Which animal hops up and down and carries her baby in her pocket?
i If your name starts with the letter “L,” stand up.
PROP/PUZZLE/GAME 1
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
DRAWING FAMILIES
Help children connect to the llama family by drawing their family!
Kit Assembly Instructions
Include the book and Tips for the Reader in the kit.
Supplies You’ll Need
q Paper
q Crayons
q Large plastic bag(s) or
other container
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
PROP/PUZZLE/GAME 1
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow These Steps
Ask the child(ren) to draw a picture of their family and write their name on the paper.
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
DRAWING FAMILIES
Help children connect to the llama family by drawing their family!
PROP/PUZZLE/GAME 2
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
FINDING PICTURES THAT START
WITH THE L SOUND
Help children develop their ne motor skills and learn the letter L with this game!
Kit Assembly Instructions
Include the book and Tips for the Reader in the kit.
Supplies You’ll Need
q Magazines
q Scissors
q Glue sticks
q Construction paper
q Large plastic bag(s) or
other container
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
PROP/PUZZLE/GAME 2
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow These Steps
1. Ask the child(ren) to nd and tear or cut out pictures of objects that start
with the letter L.
2. Help them as needed.
3. Ask them to tell you the name of the objects they nd.
4. Next they can glue the pictures on their construction paper.
5. Once they are nished, ask them to write their name on their paper.
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
FINDING PICTURES THAT START
WITH THE L SOUND
Help children develop their ne motor skills and learn the letter L with this game!
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY KIT 1
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
COLOR THE LLAMA (AGES 0-2)
Help children learn about colors and the letter L with this activity!
Kit Assembly Instructions
1. Make copies of the llama picture.
2. Put one copy and a pack of crayons in the bag.
3. Include the book and Tips for the Reader in the kit.
Supplies You’ll Need
q Template of a llama
q Pack of crayons
q Large plastic bag(s) or
other container
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY KIT 1
TEMPLATE
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY KIT 1
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow These Steps
Let the child color the llama.
• While they color, talk about the colors they use and about the letter L.
• Name other words that begin with the letter L.
• Walk around the house with your child and point out items that begin
with the letter L.
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
COLOR THE LLAMA (AGES 0-2)
Help children learn about colors and the letter L with this activity!
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY KIT 2
PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS
ANIMAL RIDDLES (AGES 3-5)
Help children remember characters in the story with these animal riddles!
Kit Assembly Instructions
1. Make enough copies for every child to take one home.
2. Insert a template and a pencil, crayon or marker
in each bag.
3. Include the book and Tips for the Reader in the kit.
Supplies You’ll Need
q Template of animal riddles
q Pencil, washable marker
or crayon
q Large plastic bag(s) or
other container
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY KIT 2
TEMPLATE
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
Riddle Write the Answer
I have feathers and wings.
When I am a baby, I am called a gosling.
What animal am I?
I live in the water.
I have flippers and whiskers.
My favorite food is sh.
Who am I?
I live in a cave.
I sleep hanging upside down.
I eat bugs.
Who am I?
I have big hind legs and a long tail.
I carry my baby in a pocket.
Who am I?
I have big ears.
I have very long eye lashes.
I’m furry.
Who am I?
TAKE HOME ACTIVITY KIT 1
ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow These Steps
1. Provide the child with a pencil.
2. Ask them to read the riddle aloud or help them read it by pointing to each
word as you read.
3. Once they gure out the answer, show the child where to write the answer
to the riddle. If they need help, you can print the word on another piece of
paper and let them copy or trace it.
Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino
ANIMAL RIDDLES (AGES 3-5)
Help children recall characters in the story with these animal riddles!
