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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 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.
About the author
Aleesah Darlison is
an internationally published, award-winning author. She has written over
sixty-five books for children and is known for her books that empower children
and champion the cause of animals and the environment. Aleesah has won or been
shortlisted for many awards including the Book Excellence Awards, the
Environment Award for Children’s Literature, the Children’s Book Council of
Australia Awards, and the Speech Pathology Book of the Year Awards. Her novels
include
Grace the Amazing, the Super
Sloth, Space Kids, League of Llamas, Unicorn Riders Series, and more. Her
picture books include the
Endangered Animal Tales Series, Warambi, Puggle’s Problem,
Our Class Tiger, Stripes in the Forest: The Story of the Last Wild Thylacine, and
more. Aleesah delivers talks and workshops to children and adults. She is a
regular tutor and mentor for Writing NSW.
Summary
Clara 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.
