The rainforest roars with squeaks and squawks, alive with a rumpus of animal noises. Can any creature get a moment of rest and calm amidst this horrible hubbub? Not until...the blurbly blowing of bubbles, the fwippa fwip of flickering ears, and the shookita shimmy of a shaking booty bottom announce the arrival of the largest, friendliest rodent around (which really exists in the wild) who calls for something new: cuddles! But, the animals wonder, can cuddles de-harden a shell? Don't they look weird? Will that closeness feel uncomfortable? Capy has gentle answers to all these questions, helping every cuddler feel safe and happy. Because when others feel happy, the capy feels happy too. And when capy is happy, she floofs! Curl up with this book and learn that no matter how you do it, everyone can appreciate a cuddle.

Kids will delight in this fun story about a quirky animal, the capybara, that floofs and brings peace to the rainforest with cuddles.

About the Author
Mike Allegra is an author, editor, and creative writing teacher for children and adults. His books include Sarah Gives Thanks (Albert Whitman and Company) and Scampers Thinks Like a Scientist (Sourcebooks). As a pro-rodent ("prodent") person, he is captivated by capybaras and believes the human race could learn a lot from their peaceful, inclusive ways. He lives in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Jaimie Whitbread is the author and illustrator of A Tiger Without Stripes (Innovation Press). She loves all animals and strives to be as chill and calming as a capybara in her own life. When she isn't illustrating, she forages for edible plants and spies on local animals. She lives in Coppell, Texas.


Book Information
ISBN 9781645675594
Author Mike Allegra
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Page Street Kids
Publisher Page Street Publishing Co.
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 266mm * 225mm * 13mm