Cappy West

Cappy West points his trusty compass north, hops onto a dusty bus, and accidentally crosses an entire country! Cappy West: The Global Explorer (Book 2: Suriname) takes young readers on a delightful journey through one of the most untouched, tree-filled nations on Earth. Following his adventures in Brazil, Cappy plunges straight into the dense, wild, and incredibly diverse ecosystems of Suriname. Written with a lighthearted sense of wonder and gentle humor, this richly illustrated tale introduces children to: The Giant Green Carpet: A pristine tropical paradise where a staggering 93% of the land is covered in untouched, pristine rainforest. Paramaribo's Secrets: A stunning historic capital city made entirely of centuries-old painted wood, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Global Neighbors: A friendly mix of global cultures where a beautiful old synagogue and a historic mosque have stood side by side in perfect peace for over a century. The Left-Side Twist: Cappy's close call with a red car when he forgets that in Suriname, everyone drives on the left side of the road! The Double Name Mystery: Finding out why a "kwatta" is both a swinging black spider monkey in the canopy and a delicious chocolate bar you can eat for a snack. Plates on the Pond: An unforgettable balancing act on the giant Victoria amazonica water lilies, whose massive leaves grow up to three meters across. The Glow-Blue Warning: Meeting the dazzling okopipi (blue poison dart frog)—a tiny creature no bigger than a thumbprint that carries a giant warning. Complete with Cappy's updated Travel Scrapbook, a fascinating educational breakdown, and an interactive eight-question quiz, Book 2 perfectly bridges narrative fun with real-world geographical discovery. Strap on your backpack—Cappy West is about to prove once again that you are never truly lost when you're taking the scenic route!