Colton the Capybara Learns to Be Thankful

🧡 Colton the Capybara Learns to Be Thankful – A Heartwarming Gratitude Story for Kids 🧡

Looking for the perfect read-aloud to teach gratitude in a fun, meaningful way?
“Colton the Capybara Learns to Be Thankful” is a charming, age-appropriate story designed for 1st–3rd grade readers. This beautifully written tale follows Colton, a young (and a little spoiled!) capybara who learns to appreciate his family and home the hard way—after leaving in search of something "better."

Perfect for:
✅ Social-emotional learning (SEL)
✅ Character education lessons
✅ Thanksgiving or gratitude-themed units
✅ Morning meetings or storytime
✅ Writing or reflection prompts

What’s Included:
📘 Full-color PDF story (printable & projectable)
📝 Link to e-book in a mockup book style

Why Teachers & Parents Love It:
✔️ Promotes kindness, self-awareness, and appreciation
✔️ Relatable language and pacing for early readers
✔️ Engaging enough to spark class conversations
✔️ A great companion to other SEL books on gratitude and empathy

Teach kids that thankfulness isn't about having more—it's about seeing how much they already have.