About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is relentlessly lobbying for a pet that may not fit your lifestyle, or when you need to navigate the difficult process of saying goodbye to a beloved animal. Bill Peet shares a humorous and candid true account of the time his family adopted a capybara, the world's largest rodent, and tried to integrate it into their suburban home. It is a masterful exploration of the reality of animal ownership versus the fantasy. While the story is filled with laugh-out-loud moments as Capyboppy takes over the family's swimming pool and living room, it also carries a deeper emotional weight. It addresses the responsibility we have toward living creatures and the maturity required to recognize when an animal is no longer happy in a domestic setting. It is a perfect choice for elementary-aged children who love animals but are still learning about the boundaries between humans and the wild.
