Hello, friends! Our book today is A Couch For Llama by Leah Gilbert, an adorable story of a family, a farm animal, and a comfy couch.

The Lago family loves their couch, and it’s been the site of lots of memories for them: playing pretend, family meals, tickle and pillow fights, painting nails, and movie night cuddles. After such a well-loved life, however, their couch is starting to get pretty worn, and they decide that it’s time for a new one. So they all head to the store to pick one that’s just the right size for all their family time. But on the way home, the unexpected happens: the couch falls off the roof of the car, unbeknownst to the Lagos. It’s here that the couch is discovered by a mischievous and stubborn llama, and a story of curiosity and kindness plays out.

This was fun! JJ happens to be a fan of llamas (mostly due to the Anna Dewdney stories), so I figured this one would be a hit, and it definitely was. It’s a simple story, with a gentle conflict and a lot of innocuous humor, with the main draw being the charm of both the Lago family and the delightfully expressive llama. There’s a subtle message of kindness and generosity near the end, but it’s mostly just a sweet tale with some delightful characters. The visuals are a vital element of this, creating equally adorable scenes of family bonding and llama inquisitiveness, with some clever details that tell as much a story as the text. The length is fine, and JJ and I had a lot of fun reading it. A fluffy, fun story to put a smile on any reader’s face, and it’s Baby Bookworm approved!

(Note: A copy of this book was provided to The Baby Bookworm by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.)