Capyboppy

"Capyboppy" is the engaging and humourous story of the Peet family's unusual pet --- a capybara. When young Bill wanted a boa constrictor, the family objected strenuously, so a compromise was made and Bill got a capybara instead. The antics of Capyboppy in his younger days are hilarious, and his

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effect on the other family pets will be familiar to anyone who has introduced a new animal into an established home. The challenges that the family faces as Capyboppy matures will also be familiar to anyone who has experienced a pet outgrowing his home. This is a heartwarming and enjoyable story that is great for family reading.

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Cabyboppy is a true story about a man and his pet capybara. The illistrations are very detailed. This book is wonderful.

"Capyboppy" is the engaging and humourous story of the Peet family's unusual pet --- a capybara. When young Bill wanted a boa constrictor, the family objected strenuously, so a compromise was made and Bill got a capybara instead. The antics of Capyboppy in his younger days are hilarious, and his

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effect on the other family pets will be familiar to anyone who has introduced a new animal into an established home. The challenges that the family faces as Capyboppy matures will also be familiar to anyone who has experienced a pet outgrowing his home. This is a heartwarming and enjoyable story that is great for family reading.

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A wonderful surprise. A true life story about the summer the Peet family kept a Capybara asa pet. Just the right level of difficulty for my kids. Clever illustrations and well-written.

Bill Peet's fictionalized account of his son's ill-advised acquisition of a capybara. Amusing moments, but mostly it ends as you'd probably expect it would. Much redeemed by Peet's always-excellent illustrations.