The Capybaras
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

The Capybaras

Written and illustrated by Alfredo Soderguit

Part of the Aldana Libros series

Hens face unexpected guests seeking refuge. Can they embrace change and coexist?

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48 pages· AD500L
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In a snug chicken coop, life is orderly until capybaras arrive, seeking refuge from hunters. To the hens, these newcomers are too big and unruly. As days pass, can the hens open their hearts to these unexpected guests and discover the joys of acceptance? This charming tale explores the power of embracing differences and the surprises that follow.

From the publisher

A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids 2020 (Spanish edition)A charming and hilarious tale for kids ages 4-8 about how accepting others can enrich us all–featuring capybaras, the beloved animal sensation capturing hearts around the world. In this beautiful and simple book, hens and their chicks are living safe and secure in their coop, or at least it seems that way. They are happy with life as it is, and each hen knows her job. They don’t even seem to notice when one of them is carried off from time to time. Until the day the capybaras appear. To the hens, they are too hair, too wet, and too big. They don’t even follow the rules! But it’s hunting season, and the capybaras need refuge. As time passes and days change, minds begin to open and new possibilities appear. Can the hens accept the capybaras after all?This delightful story teaches readers about the importance of caring for each other, no matter our differences.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about diversityBooks about multicultural
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
April 13, 2021
First published
January 1, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781771647823

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