“Dance like no one is watching, sing like no one is listening;

 love like there's no tomorrow and be you; the best you can be.”  Tani Adams

Llama-Llama Tutu takes a Vacation

Written and Illustrated by Tani Adams

Llama-Llama Tutu is

 taking a vacation.

Far across the ocean, 

Far across the sea...

Far from her home, 

the farm, 

and her family.

Before she heads out on her much-needed trip,

she will need to pack a few things.

I hope she has an idea of what needed things to bring.

Packing for the trip 

Llama-Llama Tutu

Gathers up her things…

A suit for swimming, sunglasses, 

a hat, a bucket and shovel,

 a cup…

A couple of tutus in case 

one should get dirty or wet.

Some snacks for the plane ride, 

a book, and a magazine to read.

Llama-Llama Tutu stops to think to herself, 

“Hum, am I forgetting anything?”

Oh yes!  Now I remember what else I need!

My favorite checkered blanket, 

my toothbrush, and my very special buddy,

“Mr. Red.”  I take that silly rooster everywhere with me!

Oh, most importantly, 

a suitcase or two to carry everything!”

Llama-Llama Tutu 

says “I hope it all will fit!”

The bus driver picks up Llama-Llama Tutu 

and her friend from the farm. 

They are heading to the airport.

Mr. Red is so excited to fly!

 He burst out loud,  

“COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO!”

Suitcases are all checked in at the gate. 

They are on time and they are not late!

Heading to a tropical destination.

 Going on a far, far away vacation!

Llama-Llama Tutu finds a seat with a view,  Mr. Red looks out the window.  Wow, what a beautiful view! From way up here the world below looks like Llama-Llama Tutu's

checkered blanket.

The pilot announces,

“I hope you have enjoyed the flight.

We will be landing soon, so fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight!"

After landing on the island, 

a tour bus is waiting at the airport when they arrive and drives Llama-Llama Tutu and Mr. Red to the resort.

The air smells like a fruit salad 

made with a variety 

of fresh fruit. 

 Tropical fruit like bananas,

 coconuts, pineapple, mangos, and kiwi. 

The island is very beautiful 

with so many places to explore, so many people to meet!  

Where should they go?  What should they see?

Visit the aquarium or head down to the beach?

Llama-Llama Tutu and Mr. Red will go to the Aquarium.

They are excited to see the fish!

 To see all the colorful fish of this tropical island!

Look at all the pretty tropical fish.  There are so many fish to see! 

Some of the fish are red, yellow, orange, blue and green.  

Look at all the little fish swimming in and around the seaweed. 

It is big, blue and has very sharp teeth!

There is something in the seaweed.  

What kind of fish could it be?

A Shark!

It was a big blue shark hiding behind the seaweed!

The shark was playing a game of Hide-and-Seek! 

He was hiding quietly from all the little fish.

 The shark calls out, "All-e-all come free!" 

That is what you say when it is safe 

to come out from hiding.

Llama-Llama Tutu heads down the trail 

to the beach.

Mr. Red says, “Hey, wait for me!”