Never EVER Lick a Llama

Reach for this book when you need to teach your child about personal boundaries and animal safety but want to avoid a lecture. It is a perfect choice for the high-energy child who is naturally curious and perhaps a bit too hands-on with pets or at the petting zoo. Through a series of increasingly ridiculous rhyming scenarios, the book explores the chaotic consequences of ignoring an animal's personal space. While the humor is absurdist and lighthearted, the underlying message is rooted in consent and hygiene. It uses the funny image of licking a llama to open a wider conversation about how we treat living creatures and why some impulses are best left unacted upon. It is ideal for children aged 3 to 7 who are beginning to navigate social etiquette and physical boundaries in the world around them.