What do a stair and a stare have in common? They sound exactly alike, but they mean completely different things! In this clever and colorful entry in Janik Coat's acclaimed Grammar Zoo series, two stylish llamas introduce young readers to the playful world of homophones.
Through witty word pairs, bold graphic illustrations, and gentle humor, children discover words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings. Each spread transforms a language concept into a visual joke, helping little learners build vocabulary while developing an ear for how language works.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and emerging readers, Llamaphones supports early literacy, listening comprehension, language awareness, and word recognition through repetition, visual learning, and interactive play.
Featuring touch-and-feel novelty elements throughout, this durable board book makes a sometimes-tricky language concept surprisingly accessible and enormously fun. Smart, stylish, and endlessly rereadable, Llamaphones is a delightful introduction to homophones and a standout addition to the beloved Grammar Zoo series.
Praise
**STARRED REVIEW**Booklist
"French writer and illustrator Coat adds another winner to her series of clever concept books for toddlers . . . Tactile elements are added to many pages, ramping up sensory engagement for little ones. Sturdily constructed and brilliantly simple, tots won’t be bored with this board book."
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**STARRED REVIEW**Kirkus Reviews
"It's a trendy llama, here to introduce witty pairs of homophones with humor, tactile elements, and a whole lotta flare—erm, flair . . . These captivating llamas deliver. Readers won't be bored by this board book!"
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