Illustrated by Anne Appert

On Sale: Jul 7, 2026
Page Count: 40 pages
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 9780316600934
Age Range: 4–6

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$20.99 CAD

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A delightfully hilarious buddy comedy starring capybaras! A snap-ybara, madcap-ybara adventure about finding joy even when things don’t go to plan.

Two capybara friends are ready to embark on a trip to Alaska! One capybara couldn’t be happier packing, flying, and launching into a wide array of activities, while the other capybara … struggles. Will Unhappybara be able to stop feeling anxious and find the silver lining in this exciting adventure? (Spoiler alert: YES!)

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Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen is the author of over a dozen picture books, including Cake vs Pie, Pirate Princess, and Roxie Loves Adventure. She is also the author of the popular Purrmaids chapter-book series. She invites you to learn more about her at sudipta.com.

Anne Appert is the Illustrator Coordinator for the NJ chapter of SCBWI. They are also the author-illustrator of Blob and What If You Wish? and a forthcoming young reader graphic novel entitled Bright Birds According to L. Ness Monster with Kids Can Press.

“Capybara fans and lovers of wordplay will find this a thoroughly clap-ybara-worthy romp.”
Kirkus
“A playful, phonics-friendly travel tale that will spark giggles and call-and-response fun in story hours.”
School Library Journal
“…so wonderfully playful.”

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