I Love Being a Capybara: Padded Board Book: Picture Storybook

by Em Bruce, Natalie Merheb (Illustrator)

Overview

Wade into the wild with I Love Being a Capybara – a heartwarming tale for little animal lovers!

Discover the joy of being a capybara in this sweet, rhyming board book perfect for children ages 1-5. I Love Being a Capybara follows a friendly capybara as it splashes in rivers, relaxes in the sun, and enjoys time with its animal friends in the wild. With a soft padded cover and durable board pages, this charming story is ideal for reading aloud during snuggly storytimes. Gentle rhymes and playful illustrations make this a lovable addition to any child’s bookshelf, while encouraging appreciation for nature and friendship.

Key Features:

• Delightful Rhyming Story – Fun to read aloud with a gentle, lyrical flow.
• Adorable Capybara Character – Introduces kids to the world’s largest (and cutest) rodent.
• Padded Cover & Sturdy Design – Perfect for toddlers and frequent handling.
• Celebrates Nature & Friendship – Highlights the peaceful, social life of capybaras.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780655241058
Publisher:	Lake Press
Publication date:	03/31/2026
Series:	Story Time
Pages:	22
Product dimensions:	7.28(w) x 7.28(h) x 0.63(d)
Age Range:	1 - 5 Years

About the Author

Em Bruce is an award-winning children’s author and editor based in Sydney, Australia. She loves creating playful stories full of heart and imagination that inspire, delight and enchant little readers everywhere.

Natalie Merheb was born in the far north of United States, and is now living in Dubai. Following the footsteps of the artists in her family, she studied fine art in university, working in graphic design for a few years. She then ventured into digital illustration, where she dreamt of becoming a children's book illustrator. Natalie's favorites are nature, animals, recreations of classics and she's often inspired by her wintery birthplace.