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Llama Llama Red Pajama
Posted in Bits and Pieces
My son Isaac had a brief romance with the book How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague, but I think we’ve read that one into retirement (for now). His new favorite book is Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. The title alone makes me giggle a bit.
It turns out this book has become a favorite for many. In fact, there’s a musical version performed in libraries and theatres across the U.S. It’s a real hit. Why? Put simply, it rhymes. Rhyming is so pleasant to hear, especially when you use silly words like Llama and Pajama!
When a book makes a child giggle from a wonderfully funny combination of words, there is fun, learning, and growth in the best possible way. I know I am more passionate about things that make me giggle. When I am having fun, I learn and grow the most! In the midst of all the fun, children develop a love of language, build listening skills and increase their attention spans. Basically, priming them for success in school and beyond.
I think it’s exciting to know that as we sit in our favorite rocking chair and pull out “nam nam” to read and giggle through, there is such an impact on my son’s life. I have so much fun and he has a blast. Then there’s the one on one attention he receives each time we sit down to read about that baby Llama and his Mama. Isaac feels safe and secure and I know that has so many benefits. The most important benefit in my book? Building his self-esteem!
-posted by Miss Stacey, who is going to go read “nam nam” for the 12th time today!
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight is a new favorite again, but he always enjoys Llama, Llama!