Zara the Capybara and the Lost Tiara
by Gina Symmons
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Pub Date 28 Jun 2025 | Archive Date 15 Sep 2025
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Description
Zara the Capybara lives in a zoo in central London. She is a funny little character and loves making jewellery out of sweet wrappers she finds around her enclosure.
One day after a visit from the King and Queen to the Zoo she finds a beautiful shiny tiara. Her friends know who the tiara belongs to and want Zara to give it back, but Zara has other ideas and hides the tiara. Unfortunately, she forgets where she hid the tiara and her friends step in and help her find it so she can return it to the queen.
Zara although reluctant knows that it is the right thing to do and is rewarded for handing back the tiara.
A Note From the Publisher
Gina Symmons is the great, great granddaughter of Dutch Artist and bird illustrator John Gerrard Keulemans. She lives in Chiswick, London with her husband and has two grown up children.
Available Editions
EDITION | Paperback |
ISBN | 9781836283430 |
PRICE | £8.99 (GBP) |
PAGES | 34 |
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Featured Reviews

This was so beautifully illustrated! The story was fun with a good message behind it to do the right thing! A wonderful addition to any child’s library!

Zara the Capybara is a playful little zoo resident in London who loves turning sweet wrappers into jewelry. When she stumbles upon a sparkling royal tiara after a visit from the King and Queen, she hides it instead of returning it, only to forget where she put it. With the help of her friends, Zara not only finds the tiara but also learns that doing the right thing can lead to unexpected rewards.
This book is such a delight. If you’ve ever seen a capybara in person (I was lucky enough to once!), you know how charming and expressive they are, and this story captures that personality perfectly. Beyond the adorable characters, it carries a warm message about integrity, cooperation, and not judging each other when mistakes are made. Instead, it focuses on helping one another make the right choices, even when it’s hard. I loved how the capybaras’ names rhyme and add a fun, playful rhythm that kids will adore during storytime. It’s the kind of book that sneaks in positive lessons while keeping young readers entertained, and I truly enjoyed every page.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.