Llama Rocks the Cradle of Chaos
#3 of 3 in A Llama Book Series
What’s inside...
Llama Devours the Past is the third installment in Jonathan Stutzman's and Heather Fox's Llama series featuring everyone's favorite camelid, who travels through time to eat a one-of-a-kind donut he just ate.
Discussion points
What do you think Llama learned from her adventures?
How did Llama's actions affect the other characters in the story?
Can you think of a time when you felt like Llama and had to make a tough decision?
What would you have done differently if you were in Llama's place?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in a different place or time?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use the book’s illustrations to ask your child to describe different scenes and what they think is happening.
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences by sharing similar situations they might have faced.
Discuss the emotions of various characters and relate them to real-world emotions and how they could be handled.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character and explain why they chose that particular one.
Create a fun 'What if?' game where you and your child think of alternative endings to the story or changes to the plot and discuss.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: Llama takes a chaotic situation and turns it into an opportunity for growth and fun, showing kids that change doesn't have to be scary.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to adapt to new situations such as moving to a new school or welcoming a new family member, seeing them as opportunities for new experiences rather than obstacles.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Throughout the book, Llama works with his friends to restore order, demonstrating the importance of cooperating and valuing each other’s ideas.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to participate in group activities, appreciate the strengths of peers, and achieve common goals in school projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Llama faces multiple challenges in the book and has to think creatively to solve them, highlighting the value of critical thinking and innovation.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to approach problems creatively, whether it's resolving conflicts with siblings or coming up with a school science project.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Llama learns to take responsibility for the chaos caused and works to set things right, teaching children about the consequences of their actions.
Real-World Application: This helps children understand the importance of owning up to mistakes and learning from them, whether at home or in school.