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You Are Loved

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Pub Date 10 Feb 2026 | Archive Date 31 Mar 2027

Helen Wu | CapyFun


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A heartwarming ode to the love that surrounds us—perfect for every season, every moment, and every hug in between. 

Featuring an irresistible capybara parent and child, YOU ARE LOVED is a gentle, lyrical celebration of the unbreakable bond between grown-ups and their little ones. With cozy, colorful illustrations and soothing, poetic text, this timeless board book wraps readers in warmth, comfort, and the sweet reassurance that they are deeply cherished—today, tomorrow, and always.

Whether welcoming a new baby, sharing a quiet cuddle, or celebrating life's everyday magic, YOU ARE LOVED is the perfect keepsake for baby showers, birthdays, and bedtime snuggles. Wherever your child may go, this book is a joyful reminder that love will always follow.

A heartwarming ode to the love that surrounds us—perfect for every season, every moment, and every hug in between. 

Featuring an irresistible capybara parent and child, YOU ARE LOVED is a gentle...


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• Emotional Connection: A tender and timeless celebration of the bond between parent and child, this board book offers heartfelt reassurance through every season and stage of growing up. 

• Adorable Capybara Characters: Featuring an endearing capybara parent and child duo, the book’s cozy illustrations and charming characters bring warmth and whimsy to every page.

• Gift-Ready Keepsake: Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and bedtime routines, this beautifully illustrated board book makes a meaningful gift that families will treasure for years to come.

• Emotional Connection: A tender and timeless celebration of the bond between parent and child, this board book offers heartfelt reassurance through every season and stage of growing up. 

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ISBN 9781953458896
PRICE $9.99 (USD)
PAGES 26

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Mama Capybara tells her baby all the different ways she loves him in this lovely little rhyming story. Capybaras are very popular now, and the drawings are absolutely precious.

This would be a wonderful bedtime book!

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This book is very sweet and short. It is a cute story that talks about love, the weather, and the seasons. It is perfect for parents and educators of early elementary/preschool-age children. It is perfect to introduce/talk about the weather and the seasons. It is also perfect for children who are starting to read/just learned how to read, and are trying to build their confidence in reading. I feel like the font is really good for emerging readers, and it has bright colours and beautiful, cute pictures, which I find good for capturing kids' attention.

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Thank you to Helen H. Wu and CapyFun for the complimentary copy of this book.

You Are Loved is such a sweet, comforting little book. I think this is absolutely perfect for winding down with kids at the end of the day as a cozy bedtime read. The message is simple and tender, a reminder that love is constant, safe, and always present, and the way it's written feels like a soft hug.

The artwork is adorable, full of gentle colors and expressive little moments that make you smile. It has that warm, dreamy quality that makes bedtime stories feel magical. I can easily imagine kids snuggling in, pointing at the illustrations, and asking to read it again.

A truly cute, heart-warming book that makes bedtime feel a little softer and a little more loved.

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Cute, short, and to the point.

The pictures are adorable and the writing is very age appropriate. This will make a great go to read for my grandson.

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A simple, adorable picture book featuring the love between a mother Capybara and her baby through a variety of color places and locations. The story is short and has a pleasant rhyme that would be perfect for a read-aloud to the 3 and under crowd.

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5 stars — A cute, feel-good book with a lovely message

You Are Loved by Helen H. Wu, CapyFun, is easy to read and follow, with some lovely and cute illustrations throughout. It carries a good message for kids, wrapped up in a fun, feel-good package. 5 stars.

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Thanks for the ARC I received in exchange for my honest review! YOU ARE LOVED is the first of the Capy Capybara books I read, and it is so sweet! I love the rhymes and the simple but important message that you are loved, as you are, no matter what. Kids need that affirmation and this book is so sweet!

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Enjoyed the sweet rhyming story that follows mama capybara and her baby as they journey through seasons, with reminders that love will follow you. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

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this is a cute a cozy book that expresses the love of someone and the pictures are so cute as well you definitely should check it out.

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Cute and lovable characters! Perfect message for kids with a bit of learning about seasons and overcoming challenges. A cute message that they are always loved :)

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Capy is sooooo cute! My kids loved this book. The colorful illustrations and cute Capy had my kids hooked. It's an easy bedtime read for my 1 year old and 5 year old. We will be reading this about 1000 more times! lol

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You Are Loved is a sweet little picture book with adorable capybara illustrations! The story has a simple, heartwarming message about love and being cared for. The illustrations were definitely my favorite part and made this a cute read for little ones.

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Thank you NetGalley for this wonderful book!

What a sweet and lovely book. The colours are so beautiful and the drawings are so cute. The rhymes flow and it feels wholesome. I am buying this book for my friend as one of her babymoon gifts.

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A book that every child should have.

I loved it right away. The artwork is so cute following little capybaras through spring showers, summer beach days, autumn pumpkin patches, and snowy winter nights. Plus, seeing them fly little airplanes, drink boba tea, and go camping is pure fun.

The text is simple and rhyming, which is a favorite for me. It pairs those cozy seasonal changes with gentle reminders that kids are safe, valued, and loved no matter what.

Heartwarming, beautifully illustrated, and an absolute must-own for storytime.

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My kids love rhyming books and this one rhymed. Simple text with cutie illustrations.

The pictures were cute. They LOVED the lighthouse and the HUGE cup of hot cocoa. They think it was silly and cute.

This is a good toddler level book - one of those ones that is quick to get through at bedtime when they just want one. more. book!

My kiddos are a little older but still enjoyed this title!

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Thank you to NetGalley and Capyfun for letting me read this Review Copy!

This is definitely a bit different in comparison to what I usually read, but I saw the capybaras on the cover and couldn’t resist requesting a copy of this! I also adore children’s books that have cute art on the cover and the content inside definitely didn’t disappoint me.

‘You Are Loved’ is a short and simple story filled with warmth and love about a parent loving their child(ren) for who they are, no matter the season. The author, Helen H. Wu, sends a positive message about being you and to never forget how loved you are.

The artwork in this book is beautiful and vibrant and would be very appealing to a young audience. There’s a mixture of scenes featuring spring, summer, fall, and winter and of course capybaras are included doing a variety of activities.

I really enjoyed the rhyming in this book and if you (if you want the book for yourself that’s fine, we don’t judge here. It’s why I requested it.) or your child enjoy a story with cute rhymes, then I’m positive this book will be a fun experience for you.

This is also a book that would be fun to read aloud to a classroom or during a reading session for children at the library. The rhyming flows really well and you won’t stumble over your words often.

If you’re looking for an adorable story with capybaras that has a positive message about being yourself and knowing you’re loved then I highly recommend ‘You Are Loved’ by Helen H. Wu.

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What an adorable book! Very sweet, short and age appropriate. I loved the illustrations and felt that it would be the perfect introduction to weather and the seasons for preschool aged children. Excited to buy this one for my little one!

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I loved how cute this book was. I would definitely pick this up for the capybara loving toddler in my life. The illustrations were bright and cheerful and the capy's were so cute. The rhymes were also sweet and endearing, more-so than other books Ive read to my baby friends.

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