Llama Out Loud! (Llama Out Loud)
By Author / Illustrator
Annabelle Sami, illus Allen Fatimaharan
Genre
Funny Stories
Age range(s)
9+
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN
9781405296991
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
09-07-2020
Synopsis
Sidesplitting middle grade comedy, with serious heart (and one very funny llama). Illustrated by Allen Fatimaharan, the official illustrator for World Book Day 2022.
'A laugh-out-loud funny and a wonderful story about finding your voice. I loved it!' David Walliams
Yasmin Shah is a ten-year-old girl who is part of a big, noisy family and doesn't ever speak. Levi is a rude, sassy toy llama, who talks A LOT and has come to wreak havoc in Yasmin's life. Yasmin tries everything she can to escape Levi, but she can't help being dragged along on his crazy antics - and every day brings a new surprise, whether that's an erupting bin, a flying tuna fish, or a hat made from knickers. Life is never boring with Levi around - and could it be that he has a secret plan to help Yasmin find her voice?
Annabelle Sami is a writer, director and performer who currently works in the arts. While reading children's books when babysitting she realised there was a lack of representation of funny girls and diverse characters in children's books - and she decided to do something about it. Growing up mixed-race, she never found her own life reflected in a book and now it's her mission to make sure that every spirited, witty and adventurous girl has her own special book that she can relate to.
Reviews
Emily
- Age
9
Over the Easter holidays I read a book called Llama Out Loud. It is about a toy llama coming to life . I really enjoyed it because it really funny and fun. My favourite part is when the llama is dangling on the window . My least favourite part is when the mum shouts at Yasmin because she’s done nothing wrong. I will recommend Llama Out Loud to all of my friends because I loved it so much.
Suggested Reading Age 7+