Who doesn’t love alpacas? The cute animals with big eyes, long necks, and fluffy bodies attract attention whether seen in fields or farms. And of course, their wool keeps people warm when used to make things like sweaters, ponchos, gloves, and socks.

Alpacas Here, Alpacas There, a picture book written by Carrie Tillotson, lets kids in on the coziness of these creatures while also finding out more about their history and how they are farmed today.

In a hybrid style, Tillotson weaves a tale that can be read as a bedtime story to younger children who will appreciate the rhythm of the poetic words that run across the top of the page.

Nonfiction text below reveals how alpacas were first domesticated in the Andes Mountains, thousands of years ago. People in South America still farm them, as do people in North America. The text reveals much about alpacas and farming practices in both places, including the fact that baby alpacas are called crias, and that mothers and newborns hum as a way to bond and find each other.

Elisa Chavarri’s illustrations emit warmth and softness, which complements the actual characteristics of the animals. The back of the book includes more facts about alpacas, how they are raised, other species like llamas, and a glossary of terms.

Alpacas Here, Alpacas There can provide different information over many readings, which is sure to make it a favorite with both parents and children.

The author provided a copy of this title in exchange for my honest review.