Wild about Capybaras

Capybaras are the world’s largest and trendiest rodent and beloved across the world (and the internet/social media)—but there’s so much more to know about them! Find out more in this latest title in Kevin McCloskey’s Giggle and Learn series, graphic novels for kids ages 4–7 that blend science, art, and comedy.

Did you know that capybaras can swim like seals? Or that they have fourteen toes? Young readers can learn more about these fascinating animals in this TOON Level 1 reader chock-full of interesting facts and illustrations.“Curious kids explore what makes capybaras so special—and learn that there’s so much more to these oversize rodents than their cute appearance... A visually delightful capybara primer best enjoyed as a read-aloud.”—Kirkus Reviews

“McCloskey’s signature gouache and ink artwork on recycled brown paper is visually pleasing, investing the big mammal with personality and detail. Speech balloons and captions make the variegated page designs fun to parse for information. Kids come away with an appreciation for an unusual wild animal that’s fun to learn about, but that is not pet material.” —Youth Services Book Review
Kevin McCloskey is the author of the critically acclaimed TOON Books Giggle and Learn series and a retired illustration professor at Pennsylvania’s Kutztown University. His first Giggle and Learn book, We Dig Worms, was described as “a winning combination of facts and gross-out fun” by the New York Times. His wife (a librarian!) asked for a fun worm book to read at the library, so he came up with an informative and silly story that evolved into a now-beloved series.