The Beast Under the Bed

“Every writer has their main theme. Someone chooses pirates, and for many years now Alexey Kartashov has been writing stories and novellas about an extraordinary animal—the capybara, or carpincho. This clever, kind, and sociable creature helps us see the world in a new way and understand how a person interacts with it.

Alexey Kartashov’s books are read in one breath, while still remaining very bright, gentle, and good-hearted. That’s why they’re important for both children and adults.” (Denis Dragunsky)