Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians -- Kristi Mahoney, Hardcover

The last thing you expect when you go to the library is to see your librarian replaced with an alpaca. BEWARE! Alpacas make terrible librarians!

Prepare for laughs and learning in this humorous exploration of what might happen when an alpaca fills in for a librarian. You'll learn all sorts of things about alpacas that you never knew you wanted to know! From surprise haircuts and sun-bathing storytime to a communal dung pile and impromptu games of tag, this trip to the library is like no other. And when rules are broken, WATCH OUT! When alpacas get angry . . . things can get messy. But just as you're about to tip-toe out the door, the real librarian returns and you can breathe a sigh of relief (and check out books on any animal you like . not just alpacas)!

With a zany cast of characters brought to life by the award-winning illustration team of Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, this hilarious and informative story will leave readers with a good understanding of alpacas and a renewed appreciation for the librarians in their lives. It's perfect for any library, classroom or at-home collection!

Author: Kristi Mahoney
Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing
Published: 10/01/2024
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781957655284
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2024
Publishers Weekly 07/22/2024

About the Author
Kristi Mahoney lives outside of Boston, Massachusetts with her husband, two teenagers, and six fur-family members. Kristi loves animals of all kinds, so it's not surprising they're a big part of her writing. She also cannot pass up a beautiful sunset, is never without a book, and has been known to rescue every bug that wanders into her house. Connect with Kristi at www.kristimahoneybooks.com. Chantelle Thorne works with Burgen Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last three years they have illustrated twelve trade books - two of which have won international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in Kantiga finds the Perfect Name was selected for the IBBY 2022 honours list for Best Illustration in South Africa. Connect with Chantelle at https: //www.chantelleandburgen.com. Burgen Thorne works with Chantelle Thorne as part of an internationally-published illustration team specializing in children's books. In the last three years they have illustrated twelve trade books - two of which have won international awards. They have a long history in creating art for the educational market and their work has been featured in over 1000 readers and text books worldwide. Most recently, their work in Kantiga finds the Perfect Name was selected for the IBBY 2022 honours list for Best Illustration in South Africa. Connect with Burgen at https: //www.chantelleandburgen.com.