I'm a Capybara

Illustrated by Joey Chou
Hardcover
$6.99 US
6-5/8"W x 8"H
On sale Nov 10, 2026 | 24 Pages | 9798217233304
Up to Kindergarten

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Capybaras are cool! Meet the world’s largest—and chillest—rodent in this delightful Little Golden Book packed with fun facts and adorable art.

From their impressive size to their super swimming skills, capybaras are fascinating animals. Find out where capybaras live, what they eat, how they communicate, and why they get along with so many other creatures. With simple, engaging text and charming illustrations, this book is perfect for young animal lovers.

Also Available:
I'm a Reindeer
I'm a Narwhal
Andrea Posner-Sanchez has worked as an editor in children’s publishing for more than 30 years. She is the author of many, many books including Elmo Pretends...He's a Chicken, Carol Burnett: A Little Golden Book Biography, and I'm Going to Kindergarten. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, and chinchilla. View titles by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
JOEY CHOU is an animation artist and children’s book illustrator. He illustrated the Little Golden books I'm a UnicornI'm a NarwhalI'm a Ballerina, and Olaf's Frozen Adventure. See more of his work online at Joeyart.com. View titles by Joey Chou

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Capybaras are cool! Meet the world’s largest—and chillest—rodent in this delightful Little Golden Book packed with fun facts and adorable art.

From their impressive size to their super swimming skills, capybaras are fascinating animals. Find out where capybaras live, what they eat, how they communicate, and why they get along with so many other creatures. With simple, engaging text and charming illustrations, this book is perfect for young animal lovers.

Also Available:
I'm a Reindeer
I'm a Narwhal

Author

Andrea Posner-Sanchez has worked as an editor in children’s publishing for more than 30 years. She is the author of many, many books including Elmo Pretends...He's a Chicken, Carol Burnett: A Little Golden Book Biography, and I'm Going to Kindergarten. She lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, and chinchilla. View titles by Andrea Posner-Sanchez
JOEY CHOU is an animation artist and children’s book illustrator. He illustrated the Little Golden books I'm a UnicornI'm a NarwhalI'm a Ballerina, and Olaf's Frozen Adventure. See more of his work online at Joeyart.com. View titles by Joey Chou

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