ALPACAS HERE, ALPACAS THERE, by Carrie Tillotson and Elisa Chavarri, Beach Lane Books, Feb. 11, 2025, Hardcover, $19.99 (ages 4-8)
Learn all about alpacas in both North and South America in Alpacas Here, Alpacas There, by Carrie Tillotson and Elisa Chavarri.
Alpacas here, alpacas there depend on people for their care.
Thousands of years ago, people living high in the Andes Mountains of South America domesticated alpacas from wild animals. Today, millions of alpacas are still raised in the Andes, but alpaca farming has also spread to North America and around the world. Find out all there is to know about the lives of alpacas, here, there, and everywhere! —Synopsis provided by Beach Lane Books
Alpacas Here, Alpacas There is almost like two books in one. The first features lovely rhythmic text. And the second, longer paragraphs that go further in depth about alpaca social and physical attributes. Author Carrie Tillotson’s treatment of the text broadens the audience and grows with readers as they become more independent.
Artist Elisa Chavarri’s acrylic gouache illustrations have a lovely texture. Bright colors and inviting alpacas will hold interest.
This cheerful book also features notes from both author and illustrator, and endnotes that include more about alpacas and a glossary.
Alpacas Here, Alpacas There is a fun nonfiction picture book perfect at home or in the classroom.
About the creators:
Carrie Tillotson is a children’s picture book author. Her newest title is Alpacas Here, Alpacas There. Her previous books, Counting to Bananas and B Is for Bananas, have received starred reviews, appeared on states lists, and won awards, including the 2023 Good Housekeeping Kids’ book Award and SCBWI Crystal Kite Honor Award. After getting a master’s degree in public health, Carrie worked as a biostatistician for more than ten years and now sculpts her interests in science into playful picture books. Carrie lives in Oregon with her husband, son, and two dogs. Visit her at CarrieTillotson.com.
Elisa Chavarri is an illustrator and artist working from Alpena Michigan where she lives with her husband, daughter, and pets. Elisa attended Savannah College of Art and Design where she earned a degree in Animation. She is a native of Lima, Peru. You can visit her at ElisaChavarri.com.
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