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A Couch for Llama Hardcover – Picture Book, February 6, 2018

by Leah Gilbert (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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When a family finds a surprising new home for an old couch, a llama becomes the happiest creature of all.
The Lago family really loves their couch. It’s perfect for reading, snuggling, playing, and jumping. But all good things must come to an end, and, one day, the family realizes the time has come to replace it. As they drive home with their brand-new bright-red couch, though, it gets knocked off the top of their car into a field . . . where a llama tries to make sense of this new thing. At first confused—It doesn’t talk! It doesn’t taste good! It doesn’t budge!—the llama soon realizes how comfy the couch is and settles right in. Can the family get its furniture back—and keep llama happy, too? Leah Gilbert has written and illustrated a warm picture book that touches both the heart and the funny bone.
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  1. Reading age
    4 years and up
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Lexile measure
    560L
  5. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.55 x 10.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    Union Square Kids
  7. Publication date
    February 6, 2018
  8. ISBN-10
    1454925116
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1454925118
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“The Lago family’s couch needs replacing, so they set off for the furniture store, where, after a few Goldilocks-style tries, they find a couch that’s just right—a bright red, swoopy armed number. While driving home, the ropes securing the new couch to the Lagos’ car come undone and, unbeknownst to the family, the couch flies off into a field. There, an astonished llama cautiously approaches the large red visitor and tries to welcome it by braying hello and sharing some tasty grass—to no effect. After a quick nibble of the upholstery (disgusting!), Llama’s interest fades into frustration over the couch’s uselessness. So he pounces on it and is flung gleefully upward in a series of entertainingly illustrated bounces, until settling on the soft cushions, utterly smitten. Llama’s expressively depicted interactions with the sofa are priceless, and his emotional journey verges on heartbreak when the Lagos show up to retrieve their missing couch. Luckily, their old one is perfect for llama lounging. This fun read is guaranteed to put a spring in any reader’s step.” —Booklist
 
 “When the Lago family has sat, spilled, and jumped on their beloved couch one time too many, a misadventure equal parts practical and absurd begins. The racially mixed family of five (dad has brown skin and straight, black hair; mom is white; children are brown) piles into their cramped car and travels through the rural setting into town, where the furniture store is having a sale. They find their new couch and strap it to the roof. On the way home, unbeknownst to the Lagos, the couch slips off the roof and into a field, where a curious llama awaits. At first the llama doesn't know what to make of the couch. It's unfriendly, tastes terrible, and won't move. Exasperated, he flops down on the couch—and then understands its function. When the Lago family returns to the field to claim the couch, the llama refuses to give it up. The family is too thoughtful to leave the llama empty-handed, so they come up with a plan to satisfy everyone. The sweet and silly premise comes to life through the illustrations. Small details express the family's tenderness and frugality. The llama is endearing, and his curiosity and playfulness shine. . . . A fun blend of realistic and ridiculous that will appeal to a broad audience.” —Kirkus Reviews
 

About the Author

Leah Gilbert is a greeting card designer from Denver, CO. This is her debut book. You can see more of Leah’s work at leah-gilbert.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square Kids; Illustrated edition (February 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454925116
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454925118
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 560L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.55 x 10.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

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Leah is a children’s picture book author and illustrator. You can usually find her in her studio, either making books or reading a giant stack of them. Her books include The Perfect Plan (Bloomsbury, 2021), A Couch for Llama (Union Square, 2018), and upcoming No Bear Anywhere (Bloomsbury, 2024). Visit leah-gilbert.com to learn more about her books and art.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Fun story, beautiful illustrations
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Fun story, beautiful illustrations
What an adorable book! It's a sweet and entertaining story about a loveable llama. My kids really enjoyed it. The illustrations are beautiful- they alone make this book worth owning.
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Nancy Nolan
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
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My Kindergarten class loved this book. Super cute story. Darling illustrations.
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AJB
5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL new book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
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This is an outstanding first book by a new children's picture book author/illustrator. The text is simple and fun, easily readable to preschool kids. The illustrations are wonderfully expressive and bright, and you can't help but fall in love with the goofy llama and his couch plight as well as with the family, who just want to find a nice, "just right" new couch. Highly recommended!
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macnoolz
5.0 out of 5 stars My grandchildren and the children in my child care program apparently love the story and pictures because they asked me to ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2018
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This is a charming tale supported by colorful illustrations. I know the author's mother quite well actually and couldn't wait to receive my copy. My grandchildren and the children in my child care program apparently love the story and pictures because they asked me to read it over again three times once we had it out of the package. Thank you.
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Sara Beth Beehler
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2020
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I teach preschool and the kiddos and I all LOVE this book!!! The pictures are great, the story is sweet and is a great read aloud.
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Cristina Liguori
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Perfect for bedtime stories.
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
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Love this book so much. Simple fun and my kiddo absolutely loves it!! Great Book for young kids.
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Bonnie L
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018
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A Couch for Llama is my new favorite book! My grandkids love it and have me read it over and over. The story is about an adorable llama who finds a sofa he loves, and then.... The illustrations are beautiful. The expressions on the llama's face make you want to have a llama of your own for a pet!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read aloud book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2019
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Cute story and great pics...plus as you read, you can ask lil questions about what is going to happen next...which the ending comes as a bit of a surprise. Wonderful! Keeps the kids attention and adults love reading it aloud.
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Darla R. Dykstra
5.0 out of 5 stars It would be great fun as a readaloud and I can envision libraries ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
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In my position as a librarian I see many picture books come through our doors. This is one of my favorites! The story is entertaining and the illustrations engaging. It would be great fun as a readaloud and I can envision libraries all over having llama-theme storytimes and sharing this book with the little ones who patronize their library.
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pubbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Süsse Geschichte
Reviewed in Germany on July 14, 2023
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Kinder lieben den lustige Geschichte. Gut geschrieben und gut gezeihnet für Kinder. Zuerst haben wir es aus der Bibliothek ausgeliehen. Danach habe ich es gekauft.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 3, 2018
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My 3 and 4 year olds LOVE this book! I Love reading it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars So funny
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2019
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Favourite book of my daughter at the min ute
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