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An Interesting Learning Experience
Addison’s Canadian Caper follows a young girl during a family trip across Canada for a writing contest, who must find her cousin’s lost cat amidst the excitement and mystery of their adventure. What was one thing that got you excited to write this book?
First, I had to decide on a location for the “c” book, and then research information about that location. Reading about Canada was interesting, exciting, and informative, and I was eager to share Canada’s culture in an amusing children’s tale. The icing on the cake was to create an entire story using as many words as possible that start with the letter “c.”
How did you develop the character of Addison, and what qualities did you want to highlight through her journey?
Addison’s character has the “typical” traits of a big sister, but she excels in problem-solving, and her responsible attitude helps her keep a close eye on Albert, her little brother. Albert’s character matches his age and curiosity and leads to many of their adventures. During her journey, Addison works to achieve her goals, helps her cousin gain self-confidence, learns valuable lessons, and encounters situations that young readers easily relate to.
Can you share more about your decision to weave educational elements, like vocabulary definitions, directly into the story?
Including unfamiliar vocabulary words came about when I created a unique way of storytelling that focuses on one letter of the alphabet from beginning to end. I included some unfamiliar vocabulary words and wanted to make it easy for them to learn the definitions without struggling to search at the back of the book. To make it easy for young readers, I included brief definitions on the bottom of each page. This new format delights and empowers young readers and allows them to continue reading without timely disruption.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
Addison’s Delaware Discovery is my next book in the Addison series. It is nearly ready to get reviewed, then it goes on to the illustrator. When she has finished, it will be published and become available. Working with other people and their availability makes an exact time difficult to state, but I’m hoping by the end of the year.
In Addison’s Delaware Discovery, Addison meets a young girl named Daisy, who wears dandelion-colored shoes, loves dreamsicles, and has a disability.
This story is an interesting learning experience as Addison has never met anyone with a disability and is not sure what to say or do. Addison becomes determined to help Daisy make friends, and when she discovers that Delaware was once famous for having a swamp monster, she devises a plan!
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During their visit with the Clemens’ clan, Corby’s cat disappeared with clues pointing to a Cat Burglar! Corby grew concerned, and called in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which created a big commotion. The children remained confident that with the Mounties on the job the Cat Burglar would soon be caught, or would he?
Addison books marry entertainment with education, using a unique format that both delights and empowers young readers.
Ignite Curiosity
Momma Llama’s ABC Book of Latin America immerses young readers in the culture of Central and South America one letter of the alphabet at a time. Why was this an important book for you to write?
We looked at other ABC books and realized we had a job to do because there wasn’t one quite like this yet.
This is such a unique setup for a children’s book that teaches cultural aspects. What made you decide to use this particular format?
Some of the topics featured in the book span multiple countries and regions. We wanted to provide extra context and make the book interesting and enriching for parents and teachers who use it. We’ve had a few grown-ups comment that they learned new things from our ABC book.
What is one thing you hope young readers and their families will take away from your book?
Whether our images make children want to draw their own or the animals and places ignite curiosity in biology or geography, Momma Llama and Friends hope to inspire children!
What is the next book you are working on, and when will it be available?
Two books are in development; one is for active readers and the other deals with fear and anxiety. Production begins this summer. If readers want more Momma Llama, we have other offerings like Momma Llama’s Enchiladas, Momma Llama’s Road Trip Activity Book, and coloring and workbook versions of our ABC book. All of which can be accessed through www.mommallamaworld.com.
We also have some freebies, like coloring pages, to share.
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Kiddable Award Winner for “Best ABC Book” 2023 & Literary Titan Gold Winner 2024
Momma Llama’s ABC Book of Latin America is both fun and educational. This multicultural adventure includes people, places, and things from Central and South America – from Mexico to Argentina. The charming illustrations will make you and your child smile. Additionally, each page names the country or region of the subject; parents might learn something too.
Content
The alphabet A to Z
Learn about new words, animals, places, foods, and customs
Colorful images will help children retain more multicultural knowledge
LITERARY TITAN 