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Clara Capybara
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With their unflappable expressions, large, striking eyes, and cuddly appearance, capybaras are undeniably cute and appealing. They’re intelligent and emotionally sensitive and one of the world’s most loved and recognised animals. These charming creatures are easy-going and are well-known for being one of the most friendly...
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See moreClara Capybara is friendly and amiable and loves pleasing others. But with her ‘can do’ attitude, she is often taken advantage of. When Clara finds herself unable to say no, Mama imparts wise words to help Clara embrace diplomacy and self-care.
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Description
With their unflappable expressions, large, striking eyes, and cuddly appearance, capybaras are undeniably cute and appealing. They’re intelligent and emotionally sensitive and one of the world’s most loved and recognised animals. These charming creatures are easy-going and are well-known for being one of the most friendly and sociable animals on the planet.
In Clara Capybara, young Clara – like the rest of her species – is friendly and amiable and loves to please others. But with her ‘can do’ attitude, it’s easy for Clara to be taken advantage of. When Clara finds herself unable to say no to the constant demands on her time, Mama imparts some wise words to help Clara implement a plan that involves diplomacy and better self-care.
Carrying essential themes of self-care, mental health, diplomacy, navigating relationships, manners, setting boundaries, and social anxiety, Clara the Capybara possesses layers of meaning that will appeal to both children and adults. Woven into the story are language and literacy elements teaching synonyms and alliteration and, of course, a study in the nature of delightful capybaras.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781761111952
Publisher: Wombat Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 July 2025
Country: Australia
Imprint: Wombat Books
Illustration: Illustrations, color
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Ruth-Mary Smith
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Aleesah Darlison is an internationally published, award-winning author with over sixty-five published books. She is known for her books that empower children. Ruth-Mary Smith is an Australian illustrator with a special love of the gentle emotions portrayed in picture books.
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