A Cup of Happy - (Capy Capybara) by Helen H Wu (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Join Capy, Cali, and Cavin, three curious and adorable capybara friends from the peaceful planet Capyzenia, on a whimsical Earth adventure! In this heartwarming tale filled with cute, kawaii art, the trio sets out to create their own bubble tea, learning through fun hands-on experiments and teamwork. The capybaras discover the value of creativity, embracing differences, and cherishing life's simple joys."--

Book Synopsis

A whimsical adventure of creativity and teamwork as capybara friends explore bubble tea and celebrate life's simple joys.

Join Capy, Cali, and Cavin, three curious and adorable capybara friends from the peaceful planet Capyzenia, on a whimsical Earth adventure! In this heartwarming tale filled with cute, kawaii art, the trio sets out to create their own bubble tea, learning through fun hands-on experiments and teamwork. The capybaras discover the value of creativity, embracing differences, and cherishing life's simple joys.

This adorable book is perfect for capybara fans and readers who love stories about exploration, making new friends, and celebrating uniqueness.

Featuring engaging educational back matter, readers will discover:
✔️ Fascinating facts about capybaras, the world's largest and most easygoing rodents.
✔️ The rich history of tea, milk tea, and bubble tea, tracing its cultural roots across the world.
✔️ A fun, kid-friendly homemade fruit bubble tea recipe, perfect for young boba lovers to try at home!

This adorable book inspires young minds to embrace creativity, try new things, and savor the little moments that bring us all together.

Review Quotes

"A busy, bustling, bushy-tailed picture-book outing." --Kirkus Reviews

"In this fun book about creativity and experimentation, three cute capybaras learn to make 'a cup of happy.' The friends mix up batch after batch of bubble tea, trying different methods and ingredients in their quest for the perfect taste and texture. When new friends have different ideas about what tastes good, the capybaras keep working, eventually dreaming up lots of flavors and textures. They even craft cups in different shapes and sizes so friends can enjoy the treat no matter the size or shape of their paws or beaks. This terrific book shows the power of problem-solving and inventiveness. A bonus is that kids who don't know of bubble tea will discover a new treat--with the included kid-friendly (caffeine-free) recipe. I highly recommend this book."--Carol Doeringer, author of
If You Wake a Skunk

"Such a cute little read! Young readers will delight in the fun, friends, and colorful imagery."--Rebecca Hill, A Tale of Two Pages

"Filled with vibrant colors, happy capybaras, and an adventure to figure out bubble tea, this picture book is a delight to read. I enjoyed learning more about bubble tea and the wide variety of different bubble teas and animals included in the story. The recipe and additional bubble tea information included in the back matter is perfect for this story." --Angie Quantrell

About the Author

Helen H. Wu is an awarding-winning children's book author and illustrator, as well as a translator and publisher. She is the author of Tofu Takes Time, Long Goes to Dragon School, Ping's Perfect Pot, and author-illustrator of Capybara Zen and Everyday Happy. Helen is the Publisher of Yeehoo Press, an independent children's book publisher based in San Diego, California. Fascinated by the differences and similarities between cultures, Helen loves to share stories that empower children to understand the world and our connections. Born and raised in Hefei, China, Helen moved to the US in her 20s. Currently, she resides in sunny Southern California, with her family and two kids. Find more about Helen at helenhwu.com