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The Calmest Capybara

Everyone likes to sit next to Cappy the capybara. What makes him such a good friend?

Ages 3–5⏱ 2 min readFriendship & calm
πŸ“ Worksheet

By a sunny river lived a capybara named Cappy. Cappy was big and round and very, very calm.

Every morning, Cappy sat in the warm water. And every morning, friends came to sit with him.

A little bird landed on his head. "Good morning, Cappy!" Cappy smiled. "Good morning."

Capybara at the Pond
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A turtle climbed onto his back. "May I rest here?" Cappy nodded. "Of course."

A monkey sat beside him, hopping and jumping. "I'm so bouncy today!" Cappy just smiled and let the monkey bounce.

Soon, there were ducks and frogs and even a butterfly, all sitting with Cappy.

Bluebird in Spring
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"Cappy," asked the little bird, "why does everyone like to sit with you?"

Cappy thought slowly. "I listen. I share my space. And I don't mind if my friends are different from me."

Capybara in the Jungle
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The bouncy monkey stopped bouncing. "I feel calm when I sit with you."

Cappy smiled a big, slow smile. "Then stay as long as you like."

And they all sat together by the river, warm and happy, until the sun went down.

⭐ The End ⭐

πŸ’¬ Talk about it

  1. Where did Cappy like to sit?
    Show answerIn the warm river.
  2. Who landed on Cappy's head?
    Show answerA little bird.
  3. What makes Cappy a good friend?
    Show answerHe listens, shares his space and accepts that friends are different.

πŸ“– New words

calmquiet and peaceful
shareto let others use or have part of something
🌟 Big idea: Being a calm, kind listener makes others feel welcome.
πŸ”¬ Real-life fact: Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world, and other animals often sit right on top of them!

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