You're a Good Friend, Capybara

by Chronicle Books

An ode to friendship delivered by the capybara and their many animal friends!Whether they're sharing their favorite snacks, laughing along with your best jokes, or cheering you on through thick and thin, capybaras know what it means to be a good friend!This lighthearted ode to friendship is delivered by capybaras, gentle giants who are known for their calm demeanor and social friendships with other animals, from dogs and monkeys to turtles and birds. This gift book features charming photography of these cuddly creatures and their assorted animal companions, paired with sweet advice and odes to friendship, straight from nature's experts. This celebration of the capybara's community, love, and kindness towards everyone—regardless of whether they have hooves, claws, or shells—is a must-have gift for friends of all sizes.ANIMAL Whether it's playing with puppies, basking with caimans, getting into mischief with monkeys, sharing a bite to eat with bunnies, or giving a ride to a butterfly, You're A Good Friend, Capybara is full of unexpectedly delightful real life photos of animals being friends.FRIENDS AROUND THE Although they are native to South America, these lovable giant rodents have gained huge followings around the world for their photogenic friendships and chill demeanor, and can be found at many zoos and refuges globally.A GIFT FOR This book is the perfect feel good present for any friend. Whether it's someone you see every day or your far away bestie, this little book is full of sweet, funny, and heartfelt reminders of what makes a good friend. Perfect for birthdays, Galentine's Day, wedding party gifts, and any occasion to say, "You're a good friend!"

80 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 28, 2021

Reviews

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was rather a cute children's book that explored what it means to be a friend using the much social capybara. As such I was thinking that I would see more capybaras instead of just one capybara with so many other different domestic animal species although they were all cute.

The book itself usually has the photographs on the left to illustrate the book while each photograph was especially chosen to emphasize the point that the picture is making. Take for instance a herd of capys for time spent with friends in big parties or a capy hiding alone under a lot for a friend needing alone time. As such there is plenty of cute photos to find yourself falling for.

The writing format was kind of strange and that isn't taking into consideration that this was a digital book. Some of the writing was very small and I am not sure if it meant to tell that portion of the story as captions. At other times there was basically a page-wide tag with the writing in it which is much friendlier to the eye.

The concept of how to be a friend is a good idea and there were most definitely a lot of wisdom given in the message so I can see it as being a good starter's book for children on friendship. Otherwise it was rather just a decent friendship book with plenty of cuddly pictures plus a two-page spread with more information about this giant rodent.

[Adelina-Alexandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Why are capybaras always smiling? Because
they’re cappy!” 😆

[Ty Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was so bussin

[Gloria Cangahuala · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an adorably lovable children's book featuring the capybara, the largest rodent in the world. This book had special meaning for me because many years ago we had taken a family trip to Colombia, the native home of capybaras. Capybaras roamed all over the place, and a couple even ventured into the backyard and pool of the house we were renting. They are such serenely calm and agreeable creatures; we were able to walk right up to one and touch it, and it didn't mind at all. I have a photo of my kids squatting next to a large capybara - about half as big as they were, and they were pre-teens at the time.

I can see how it probably wasn't too difficult to take the pictures that are in the book. Have a bird sit on a capybara's head and take a picture? No problem. Put a capybara on a horse and have them stay still for a photo? Sure thing. Such wonderful creatures!

[Abigail Franklin · Rating 5 out of 5]

There’s a capybara on every page. What’s not to love? Captions were silly, but that’s not the point. Capybara.

[MKF · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three stars just for the photos since the rest of the book wasn't great.

[Beckett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. The pictures are adorable, it’s sweet, and it’s funny. I cannot possibly fathom why it doesn’t have a five star rating.

[R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really is a good friend. So cute I wanna cry.

[alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love capybaras