{"id":4358,"date":"2019-06-27T16:16:08","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T23:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=4358"},"modified":"2019-07-09T18:11:21","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T01:11:21","slug":"llama-llama-best-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/llama-llama-best-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Llama Llama Best Summer Ever! &#8211; Tons of Fun for  Young Kids &#038; Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Llama.summer.jpg?resize=161%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4364\" width=\"161\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Llama.summer.jpg?resize=214%2C300&amp;ssl=1 214w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Llama.summer.jpg?w=356&amp;ssl=1 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 161px) 100vw, 161px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Llama Llama\nsprings to life in these heart-warming tales based on the award-winning book\nseries by author and illustrator Anna Dewdney.&nbsp;\nJoin Llama Llama, Nelly Gnu, Luna Giraffe, Euclid the Sheep and Gilroy\nGoat as they explore their safe, friendly hometown and make childhood memories.\nOn this DVD, join Llama Llama as he camps, boats, floats and swims his way\nthrough his BEST summer ever!&nbsp; Adventure\nand learning awaits with Llama Llama and pals! KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Katherine\nS. comments, \u201c<em>Llama Llama\u2019s Best Summer\nEver!<\/em> is so entertaining to watch. It has adorable characters, fun\nanimation, great music and lots vibrant content.&nbsp; The short episodes are the perfect length to\nkeep young children entertained.\u201d Selene W. adds, \u201c<em>Llama Llama <\/em>is an animated\nseries full of family values and nature adventures!&#8230;There are eight episodes\non the new DVD <em>Llama Llama BEST Summer Ever<\/em>! Llama\nLlama has exciting adventures with his family and friends which include\nvaluable life lessons at the beach, camping and around the town.\u201d KIDS FIRST! Adult\nReviewer Jennifer V. wraps it up with, \u201cThrough Llama Llama and\nhis friends Nelly Gnu, Luna Giraffe, Euclid the Sheep and Gilroy Goat, kids\nwill learn how to problem-solve, work as part of a team, help others, develop\nfriendship and enjoy their families with awesome summer activities such as\nmaking lemonade, camping, boating, swimming and kite flying.\u201d See their full\nreviews below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Llama Llama\u2019s Best Summer Ever!<br>By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oQe3bWF0DDQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Llama Llama\u2019s Best Summer Ever!<\/em> is so entertaining to watch. It has\nadorable characters, fun animation, great music and lots vibrant content.&nbsp; The short episodes are the perfect length to\nkeep young children entertained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL5.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL5.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL5.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL5.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL5.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This DVD is\nabout Llama Llama and his friend having the time of their lives on their summer\nvacation. Episodes include <em>Let\u2019s Go\nCamping<\/em>, <em>Beach Day<\/em>, <em>Boat Float<\/em> and <em>Last Day of Summer<\/em>. Wherever Llama Llama goes, there will always be\nfun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Llama Llama<\/em> animated series is so cool,\nbecause they are based on the award-winning book series by author and illustrator Anna Dewdney.&nbsp; There are several lovable characters\nincluding Llama Llama, Nelly Gnu and Luna Giraffe. This DVD is approximately 90\nminutes long with eight episodes.&nbsp; My\nfavorite episode is <em>Last Day of Summer, <\/em>because\nit shows that even if the weather is bad you can still have fun indoors during\nthe summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL3.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL3.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL3.jpg?w=448&amp;ssl=1 448w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a\nlot of positive messages in this DVD including keeping a positive attitude when\nyour plans change unexpectedly and, if you go with the flow and have a positive\nattitude, the outcome can still be fun.&nbsp;\nWe also learn that a little bit of practice can make you feel more\nconfident and that if you feel as if you are not getting enough attention from\nyour parents, just know that they still love you. This DVD has no bad language\nand there is nothing risky or dangerous that kids might try to do.&nbsp; However, there are scenes showing jealously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give this\nDVD 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 8. This DVD is available\nnow. I totally recommend this DVD for your kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Llama Llama\u2019s Best Summer Ever<br>By Selene Weiss, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YPBjICXv8sI?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Llama Llama\u2019s Best Summer Ever <\/em>is a DVD filled with episodes that are full\nof family values and nature adventures! &nbsp;This heartwarming animated series\nis based on the beloved children\u2019s books by Anna Dewdney who also illustrated\nthe books. &nbsp;There are eight episodes on the new DVD <em>Llama Llama BEST\nSummer Ever<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL4.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL4.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL4.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL4.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL4.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Llama Llama has exciting\nadventures with his family and friends which include valuable life lessons at\nthe beach, camping and around the town. &nbsp;The series features Jennifer\nGarner as the voice of the loving Mama Llama.&nbsp;\nMy favorite episode is \u201cLast Day of Summer\u201d where Llama Llama seizes the\nday with friends and goes to the park to fly kites and ends up using\nimagination when the weather complicates their plans. &nbsp;Change can be\nexciting and fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of this series is\nto learn from family and friends and to enjoy&nbsp;\nchildhood. &nbsp;Change can be tough but you can always enjoy time with\nfamily and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rate this DVD 4 out of 5\nstars and recommend it for ages 3 to 6. &nbsp;The DVD is available now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Llama Llama\u2019s Best Summer Ever<br> By Jennifer V., KIDS FIRST! Juror<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9e7sw5vJDps?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Llama Llama\u2019s Best Summer Ever!<\/em> DVD is tons of fun and will appeal to kids and families. It\u2019s a bright and happy animated series that is based on Anna Dewdney\u2019s books about an adventurous llama and his circle of family and friends. This DVD has eight episodes with an option to play all the episodes or select them one at a time at an approximate run time of 90 minutes of lively entertainment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The series employs bright colors, fun animals and engaging story lines that align with the daily activities that many kids are involved in, to capture their interest. The cute story lines deliver positive messages. For example, Llama Llama\u2019s kite is torn on the last day of summer and his mom teaches him resourcefulness. There\u2019s no need to buy a new one, we can fix this one and it will be better than before. The writing structure is straightforward and geared towards its target audience. The continuity and style reinforce each episode&#8217;s message, teamwork, resourcefulness and helping others. The series uses vocabulary that appeals to young kids. For example, when Llama Llama&#8217;s kite is torn his mom states that she will help him make a swirl-o-rama kite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through Llama Llama and his friends Nelly Gnu, Luna Giraffe, Euclid the Sheep and Gilroy Goat, kids will learn how to problem-solve, work as part of a team, help others, develop friendship and enjoy their families with awesome summer activities such as making lemonade, camping, boating, swimming and kite flying. The series visually appeals to kids with its bright colors and cute animal friends. The DVD cover is appropriate and appeal as it features Llama Llama and his friends. There is also a listing of each episode included, with a picture next to it representing what the episode is about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/LL2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are educational benefits as kids are taught about problem solving and teamwork. For example, Llama Llama wants to help his friend buy a new bike tire, so he opens a lemonade stand to earn the money. His friends help him improve his product and help with marketing it. Additionally, kids are shown that everyone can be included even if they don&#8217;t do the same things. i.e. Euclid the Sheep shows up when everyone&#8217;s flying kites. He doesn&#8217;t have a kite, but he can make calculations on wind, temperature and time to help the other kites fly. There are several messages in this series about teamwork, resourcefulness, friendship, family and helping others. The DVD menu has an option to watch all the episodes or select them one at a time. I give this DVD 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 11. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Llama Llama springs to life in these heart-warming tales based on the award-winning book series by author and illustrator Anna Dewdney.  Join Llama Llama, Nelly Gnu, Luna Giraffe, Euclid the Sheep and Gilroy Goat as they explore their safe, friendly hometown and make childhood memories. On this DVD, join Llama Llama as he camps, boats, floats and swims his way through his BEST summer ever!  Adventure and learning awaits with Llama Llama and pals! KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Katherine S. comments, \u201cLlama Llama\u2019s Best Summer Ever! is so entertaining to watch. It has adorable characters, fun animation, great music and lots vibrant content.  The short episodes are the perfect length to keep young children entertained.\u201d Selene W. adds, \u201cLlama Llama is an animated series full of family values and nature adventures!&#8230;There are eight episodes on the new DVD Llama Llama BEST Summer Ever! Llama Llama has exciting adventures with his family and friends which include valuable life lessons at the beach, camping and around the town.\u201d KIDS FIRST! Adult Reviewer Jennifer V. wraps it up with, \u201cThrough Llama Llama and his friends Nelly Gnu, Luna Giraffe, Euclid the Sheep and Gilroy Goat, kids will learn how to problem-solve, work as part of a team, help others, develop friendship and enjoy their families with awesome summer activities such as making lemonade, camping, boating, swimming and kite flying.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[11,6],"tags":[88,382,384,383,385],"class_list":["post-4358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dvds-released","category-education","tag-anna-dewdney","tag-book","tag-jennifer","tag-literature","tag-summer"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-18i","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4358"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5820,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358\/revisions\/5820"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}