Kristi Mahoney
Children's Book Author
A PEEK INSIDE​
Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians ​
Written by Kristi Mahoney
Illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne
Gnome Road Publishing (October 1, 2024)
ISBN: 9781957655284
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The last thing you expect when you go to the library is to see your librarian replaced with an alpaca. BEWARE! Alpacas make terrible librarians!
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Prepare for laughs and learning in this humorous exploration of what might happen when an alpaca fills in for a librarian. You'll learn all sorts of things about alpacas that you never knew you wanted to know! From surprise haircuts and sun-bathing storytime to a communal dung pile and impromptu games of tag, this trip to the library is like no other. And when rules are broken, WATCH OUT! When alpacas get angry . . . things can get messy. But just as you're about to tip-toe out the door, the real librarian returns and you can breathe a sigh of relief (and check out books on any animal you like … not just alpacas)!
With a zany cast of characters brought to life by the award-winning illustration team of Chantelle and Burgen Thorne, this hilarious and informative story will leave readers with a good understanding of alpacas and a renewed appreciation for the librarians in their lives. It's perfect for any library, classroom or at-home collection!
Winner of a 2025
Children's Book Council
Children's Favorite Award
"Raucous vibe & silly celebration of alpacas & libraries"
- Publishers Weekly
"Raucous storytime fun" - Kirkus Reviews
"A twist on the animal-in-the-library story that is both perfect nonsense and informative." - School Library Journal
"Engaging, energetic read-aloud" - Foreword Reviews
Owls Make Terrible Teachers (Coming March 2026!)
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Written by Kristi Mahoney
Illustrated by Chantelle and Burgen Thorne
Gnome Road Publishing (March 2026)
ISBN: 9781957655635
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The last thing you expect when you go to school is to see the substitute teacher is an owl. BEWARE! Owls make terrible teachers!
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Prepare for laughs and learning in this humorous sequel to the award-winning book, Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians. Another round of surprises awaits when you find out what might happen when an owl takes flight in the classroom as a substitute teacher. From an impromptu pajama day and feather-filled social studies lessons, to hunting for a midnight snack and awkward bathroom breaks, this school day stretches into a night like no other. But just as you're about to tip-toe far, far away, your real teacher arrives to usher you home (allowing you to catch up on some much-needed sleep)!
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With the same zany cast of characters brought to life by this award-winning team, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS promises to be as hilarious and informative as the first story (and will make you appreciate terrific teachers everywhere).
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A PEEK INSIDE​
