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The Drama Llama
A story about soothing anxiety
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A hilarious yet heartwarming tale from incredible new talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad that offers practical advice about dealing with worry whilst taking you along on the wonderfully riotous adventures of Alex and his mischievous llama.
One day a WORRY comes to stay and simply will not go away!
"Whenever he was worried or whenever there was drama, Alex Allen's brain produced... A living breathing Llama!"
Alex Allen, like lots of children, sometimes worried about thingsβlike dancing badly or getting an answer wrong in class. But unlike lots of children, every time he worries, a real-life llama appears! And the more Alex worries, the bigger the Llama grows... which starts getting him into all sorts of trouble!
Will Alex ever learn how to control his worries and get rid of this pesky llama?
This hilarious yet heartwarming rhyming tale from incredible new picture book talent Rachel Morrisroe and bestselling illustrator Ella Okstad offers practical advice about dealing with worry whilst taking you along on the wonderfully riotous adventures of Alex and his mischievous llama.
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The Drama Llama by Rachel Morrisroe is a delightful children's book praised for its engaging storytelling and charming illustrations. Reviewers commend its ability to address themes of anxiety and personal growth in an accessible and entertaining manner for young readers. The playful narrative combined with vibrant illustrations makes it a favourite for both children and adults alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241453001
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 April 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Puffin
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ella Okstad
- Illustrated by Ella Okstad
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 253.0mm
Height: 299.0mm
Weight: 220g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Rachel Morrisroe (Author) Rachel Morrisroe is an inventively original new voice in the world of rhyming picture books. With multiple projects under wraps, Rachel is working with leading picture book talents, including Steven Lenton and Ella Okstad, to bring her hilarious and humorous ideas to life. Rachel is also an abstract artist and sells her work internationally. Originally from Wales, Rachel has lived in Leeds and London and is now settled in Cheshire with her husband, two young children and a very daft dachshund. Ella Okstad (Illustrator) Ella Okstad loves to draw ghosts, vampires, humans, cats, and all sorts of creatures. She lives and works as an illustrator in Trondheim, Norway. When she's not in her office creating scary, cute, or peculiar creatures for books, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three boys, and a cat. Visit her at Okstad.com.
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